Rhea Restricted Landing Area Private

IS66 · Pontoosuc, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
684 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:47 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:34 AM10:34Z
Sunrise06:04 AM11:04Z
Sunset08:17 PM01:17Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:47 PM01:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 358°downwind 088°base 178°final 268°45° entry2709

RWY 27RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
268° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 70 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the right downwind (heading 088°) 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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BRL 115.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BRL · Burlington VOR/DME 115.55 · 102Y Low r233° / 14.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS66 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IS66
Coordinates
40.5923, -91.2015
Elevation
684 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
1981/05
Distance from city
2 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARY A. RHEA TRUST
1575 ECR 2700, NIOTA, IL
217-755-4206
Manager
JAMIE W. RHEA
1575 ECR 2700, NIOTA, IL
217-755-4206
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Nearby airports

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About IS66

Rhea Restricted Landing Area (IS66) is an airport in Pontoosuc, IL, at 684 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS66, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IS66 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IS66?

Rhea Restricted Landing Area has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IS66?

Rhea Restricted Landing Area is in Pontoosuc, IL, at an elevation of 684 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5923, -91.2015.

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