Airport information
- FAA LID
- 83IS
- Coordinates
- 38.4264, -89.1312
- Elevation
- 550 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- MAR-OCT SAT-SUN DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1975/09
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 05:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from 83IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,800 ft × 89 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 1,320 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 31 ft, 735 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL · Centralia | VORTAC | 115.00 | r070° / 1.4 NM |
| VNN · Mount Vernon | VOR-DME | 113.80 | r282° / 15.7 NM |
| SKE · Scott | TACAN | 112.20 | r100° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 83IS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED OPNS ARE CONDUCTED EAST OF THE RWY.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- 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 83IS 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 83IS
Prairie Airport (83IS) is an airport in Irvington, IL, at 550 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 83IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 83IS have a control tower?
No. Prairie Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 83IS?
Prairie Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 83IS?
Prairie Airport is in Irvington, IL, at an elevation of 550 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4264, -89.1312.
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