Airport information
- FAA LID
- 86IS
- Coordinates
- 40.7794, -89.2578
- Elevation
- 805 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/07
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from 86IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,200 ft × 134 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r317° / 23.3 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r261° / 24 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 | r072° / 25.1 NM |
| BDF · Bradford | VORTAC | 114.70 | r147° / 27.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 86IS. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- UL94
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
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 86IS 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 86IS
Michael Pfister Airport (86IS) is an airport in Roanoke, IL, at 805 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 86IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 86IS have a control tower?
No. Michael Pfister Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 86IS?
Michael Pfister Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 86IS?
Michael Pfister Airport is in Roanoke, IL, at an elevation of 805 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7794, -89.2578.
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