Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4IS8
- Coordinates
- 40.0217, -89.5501
- Elevation
- 730 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1984/06
- Distance from city
- 6 W
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 | 04:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Plan a flight from 4IS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,320 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,320 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI · Spinner | VORTAC | 112.70 | r029° / 12.4 NM |
| IJX · Jacksonville | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r063° / 35 NM |
| AXC · Decatur | VORTAC | 117.20 | r295° / 36.2 NM |
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r223° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4IS8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH 314-890-1017.
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 4IS8 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 4IS8
Leigh Farm Airport (4IS8) is an airport in Sparland, IL, at 730 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,320 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4IS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4IS8 have a control tower?
No. Leigh Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4IS8?
Leigh Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,320 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4IS8?
Leigh Farm Airport is in Sparland, IL, at an elevation of 730 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0217, -89.5501.
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