Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5IL2
- Coordinates
- 38.0633, -89.3874
- Elevation
- 432 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/05
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 05:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from 5IL2
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 181°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,000 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- 181° mag · 181° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 001° mag · 1° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL · Centralia | VORTAC | 115.00 | r203° / 24 NM |
| MWA · Marion | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r312° / 25.7 NM |
| VNN · Mount Vernon | VOR-DME | 113.80 | r235° / 32.7 NM |
| SKE · Scott | TACAN | 112.20 | r141° / 36.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5IL2. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE AND CLEAR 20:1 APCHS.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
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 5IL2 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 5IL2
Panther Field (5IL2) is an airport in Pinckneyville, IL, at 432 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5IL2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5IL2 have a control tower?
No. Panther Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5IL2?
Panther Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5IL2?
Panther Field is in Pinckneyville, IL, at an elevation of 432 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.0633, -89.3874.
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