Airport information
- FAA LID
- 60IS
- Coordinates
- 38.4006, -87.9886
- Elevation
- 420 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/03
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 04:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
Plan a flight from 60IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
4,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Crops, 8 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM · Samsville | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r135° / 6.8 NM |
| LWV · Lawrenceville | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r220° / 28.6 NM |
| PXV · Pocket City | VORTAC | 113.30 | r336° / 30.3 NM |
| VNN · Mount Vernon | VOR-DME | 113.80 | r084° / 38.6 NM |
| BIB · Bible Grove | VORTAC | 109.00 | r140° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 60IS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC EVANSVILLE APCH AT 812-436-4690, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
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 60IS 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 60IS
Nelson Private Airport (60IS) is an airport in Browns, IL, at 420 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 60IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 60IS have a control tower?
No. Nelson Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 60IS?
Nelson Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 60IS?
Nelson Private Airport is in Browns, IL, at an elevation of 420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4006, -87.9886.
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