Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08IS
- Coordinates
- 37.9778, -89.2029
- Elevation
- 400 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
Plan a flight from 08IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,320 ft × 70 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,320 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MWA · Marion | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r322° / 16.2 NM |
| ENL · Centralia | VORTAC | 115.00 | r180° / 26.6 NM |
| VNN · Mount Vernon | VOR-DME | 113.80 | r217° / 29.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08IS. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 08IS.
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 08IS 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 08IS
Hemmer RLA Restricted Landing Area (08IS) is an airport in Du Quoin, IL, at 400 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,320 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 08IS?
Hemmer RLA Restricted Landing Area has 1 runway; the longest is 1,320 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08IS?
Hemmer RLA Restricted Landing Area is in Du Quoin, IL, at an elevation of 400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9778, -89.2029.
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