Jackson Seaplane BasePrivate
IS79 · Crystal Lake, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-05 · night begins 05:12 PM
| Event | Local (CST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:02 AM | 12:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 12:31Z |
| Sunset | 04:42 PM | 22:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:12 PM | 23:12Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10W/28W | 6,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OBK 113.00 · DPA 114.55 · JVL 114.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r275° / 18 NM |
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r357° / 20.6 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR/DME | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r117° / 38.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS79 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS79
- Coordinates
- 42.2341, -88.3560
- Elevation
- 890 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1981/10
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
Contact
- EMAIL ADDRESS: RJLAWONTHELAKE@GMAIL.COM OR RICHJAXN@YAHOO.COM (ALL LOWER CASES)
Nearby airports
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About IS79
Jackson (IS79) is a seaplane base in Crystal Lake, IL, at 890 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS79 have a control tower?
No. Jackson is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at IS79?
Jackson has 1 runway; the longest is 6,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS79?
Jackson is in Crystal Lake, IL, at an elevation of 890 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2341, -88.3560.
More about IS79
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open IS79 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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