Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56IS
- Coordinates
- 40.2432, -88.0840
- Elevation
- 690 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/12
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 04:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 01:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from 56IS
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
2,190 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 450 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,190 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMI · Champaign | VORTAC | 110.00 | r032° / 15.3 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r168° / 20.7 NM |
| DNV · Danville | VORTAC | 111.00 | r261° / 24.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56IS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PERSONAL USE.
- FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4069, WHEN APCH CLSD 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 56IS 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 56IS
Liannimal's Landing (56IS) is an airport in Thomasboro, IL, at 690 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,190 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56IS have a control tower?
No. Liannimal's Landing is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56IS?
Liannimal's Landing has 1 runway; the longest is 2,190 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56IS?
Liannimal's Landing is in Thomasboro, IL, at an elevation of 690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2432, -88.0840.
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