Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79IS
- Coordinates
- 39.4442, -90.5577
- Elevation
- 427 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1965/11
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from 79IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
3,200 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway N/S
3,200 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 3,200 ft | |
| N/S | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IJX · Jacksonville | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r215° / 24.8 NM |
| STL · St Louis | VORTAC | 117.40 | r353° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79IS. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 79IS 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 79IS
Hartwell Ranch Airport (79IS) is an airport in Hillview, IL, at 427 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79IS have a control tower?
No. Hartwell Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79IS?
Hartwell Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79IS?
Hartwell Ranch Airport is in Hillview, IL, at an elevation of 427 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4442, -90.5577.
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