Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2IS3
- Coordinates
- 41.1717, -89.8068
- Elevation
- 760 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- ALL DYLGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1983/12
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
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 | 04:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunrise | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from 2IS3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,900 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF · Bradford | VORTAC | 114.70 | r274° / 9.9 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 | r355° / 29.5 NM |
| GBG · Galesburg | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r060° / 31.7 NM |
| MZV · Moline | VORTAC | 114.40 | r098° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2IS3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD 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 2IS3 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 2IS3
Jackson Field (2IS3) is an airport in Elmira, IL, at 760 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2IS3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2IS3 have a control tower?
No. Jackson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2IS3?
Jackson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2IS3?
Jackson Field is in Elmira, IL, at an elevation of 760 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1717, -89.8068.
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