Airport information
- FAA LID
- 38IS
- Coordinates
- 40.5820, -91.3585
- Elevation
- 685 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 05:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Plan a flight from 38IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,740 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,740 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRL · Burlington | VORTAC | 111.40 | r242° / 21.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 38IS. 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 38IS 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 38IS
Winchester Airport (38IS) is an airport in Nauvoo, IL, at 685 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,740 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 38IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 38IS have a control tower?
No. Winchester Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 38IS?
Winchester Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,740 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 38IS?
Winchester Airport is in Nauvoo, IL, at an elevation of 685 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5820, -91.3585.
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