Rinkenberger Restricted Landing Area Private
3IS8 · BDF · Bradford, IL · 808 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3IS8 / BDF
- Coordinates
- 41.2309, -89.6157
- Elevation
- 808 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1944/07
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from 3IS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,608 ft MSL · 800 AGL
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,608 ft MSL · 800 AGL on a 45°.
Runway 08/26
2,614 ft × 190 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 28 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft from threshold
Runway 18/36
1,932 ft × 190 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 6 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,614 ft | |
| 18/36 | 1,932 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF · Bradford | VORTAC | 114.70 | r344° / 4.5 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 | r010° / 34 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3IS8. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- THREE 112 FT MKD & LGTD TWRS INBOARD OF RWY 08 THR, L OF CNTRLN.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- OTR CTC: PETER ANDRIOTIS 815-646-4572
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 3IS8 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 3IS8
Rinkenberger Restricted Landing Area (3IS8 · BDF) is an airport in Bradford, IL, at 808 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,614 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3IS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3IS8 have a control tower?
No. Rinkenberger Restricted Landing Area is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3IS8?
Rinkenberger Restricted Landing Area has 2 runways; the longest is 2,614 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3IS8?
Rinkenberger Restricted Landing Area is in Bradford, IL, at an elevation of 808 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2309, -89.6157.
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