Airport information
- FAA LID
- 04IS
- Coordinates
- 40.1786, -88.5690
- Elevation
- 728 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/09
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
Plan a flight from 04IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,200 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 600 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMI · Champaign | VORTAC | 110.00 | r300° / 16 NM |
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r134° / 24.6 NM |
| AXC · Decatur | VORTAC | 117.20 | r023° / 29.6 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r216° / 30.5 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r166° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 04IS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4069, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921
Nearby airports
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 04IS 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.
About 04IS
Van Gorder Airport (04IS) is an airport in Mansfield, IL, at 728 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 04IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 04IS have a control tower?
No. Van Gorder Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 04IS?
Van Gorder Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 04IS?
Van Gorder Airport is in Mansfield, IL, at an elevation of 728 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1786, -88.5690.
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