Airport information
- FAA LID
- 30IS
- Coordinates
- 42.0774, -88.6254
- Elevation
- 875 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 30IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
2,800 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 225 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r311° / 16.6 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r108° / 27.1 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r256° / 31.2 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r335° / 34.7 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r140° / 35.9 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r202° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 30IS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBS BE REMOVED/LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH CLNC; ACCESS RD TO THE CHURCH BE RE-ROUTED; RY BE RELOCATED SO THAT THE LAKE IS NOT WITHIN THE PRIMARY SFC.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
- ASPHALT SURFACE IS 40' WIDE WITH 30' GRASS ON EACH SIDE
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 30IS 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 30IS
Aero Lake Estates Airport (30IS) is an airport in Genoa, IL, at 875 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 30IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 30IS have a control tower?
No. Aero Lake Estates Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 30IS?
Aero Lake Estates Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 30IS?
Aero Lake Estates Airport is in Genoa, IL, at an elevation of 875 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0774, -88.6254.
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