Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6IL5
- Coordinates
- 37.3864, -89.1604
- Elevation
- 525 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/05
- 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 | 05:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | 01:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
Plan a flight from 6IL5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,850 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGI · Cape Girardeau | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r063° / 21.9 NM |
| MWA · Marion | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r194° / 23.2 NM |
| CNG · Cunningham | VORTAC | 113.10 | r323° / 27.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IL5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBS IN RY APCH SLOPE REMOVED/LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVDMIN 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBS; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE RY CL CLEAR OF OBS; SEND OF RY RELOCATED NORTH AT LEAST 200 FT FM ROADS.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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 6IL5 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 6IL5
Keil Airport (6IL5) is an airport in Dongola, IL, at 525 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6IL5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6IL5 have a control tower?
No. Keil Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6IL5?
Keil Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6IL5?
Keil Airport is in Dongola, IL, at an elevation of 525 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3864, -89.1604.
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