Morton Airport Private

IS55 · La Harpe, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
705 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,525 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:46 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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Sunrise06:03 AM11:03Z
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 088°downwind 358°base 268°final 178°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
178° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,525 × 100 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 358°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for IS55 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the IS55 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BRL 115.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BRL · Burlington VOR/DME 115.55 · 102Y Low r180° / 8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS55 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IS55
Coordinates
40.5909, -90.9424
Elevation
705 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1980/10
Distance from city
1 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DENNIS D. MORTON
2904 E. COUNTY RD 2650, BOX 252, BOX 281, LAHARPE, IL
217-659-7840
Manager
DENNIS D. MORTON
2904 E. COUNTY RD 2650, BOX 252, BOX 281, LAHARPE, IL
217-725-6138
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • 300 FT LIGHTED TOWER 1/2 MILE SW OF RWY.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: IL84 Douglas Airport (private) (7 NM) · IS66 Rhea Restricted Landing Area (private) (12 NM) · IL52 Williams Airport (private) (13 NM) · IS51 Schilson Field (private) (15 NM)

About IS55

Morton Airport (IS55) is an airport in La Harpe, IL, at 705 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,525 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IS55 have a control tower?

No. Morton Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at IS55?

Morton Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,525 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IS55?

Morton Airport is in La Harpe, IL, at an elevation of 705 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5909, -90.9424.

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