Uncle Chuck's Airport
IS80 · DeKalb, IL · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:41 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 01:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY NLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 000° true
- Dimensions
- 2,300 × 70 ft
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,300 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for IS80 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the IS80 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DPA 114.55 · JOT 112.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r273° / 19.7 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | High | r315° / 30.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS80 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS80
- Coordinates
- 41.9178, -88.7893
- Elevation
- 880 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for IS80.
Nearby airports
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About IS80
Uncle Chuck's Airport (IS80) is an airport in DeKalb, IL, at 880 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS80, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at IS80?
Uncle Chuck's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS80?
Uncle Chuck's Airport is in DeKalb, IL, at an elevation of 880 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9178, -88.7893.
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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 IS80 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.