Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8IL3
- Coordinates
- 39.5798, -88.6235
- Elevation
- 668 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/10
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 04:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 01:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from 8IL3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,144 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,144 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXC · Decatur | VORTAC | 117.20 | r128° / 14.3 NM |
| MTO · Mattoon | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r288° / 16.8 NM |
| CMI · Champaign | VORTAC | 110.00 | r208° / 31.7 NM |
| VLA · Vandalia | VORTAC | 114.30 | r036° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8IL3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DAMLS420@GMAIL.COM
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 8IL3 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 8IL3
Alms Restricted Landing Area (8IL3) is an airport in Sullivan, IL, at 668 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,144 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8IL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8IL3 have a control tower?
No. Alms Restricted Landing Area is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8IL3?
Alms Restricted Landing Area has 1 runway; the longest is 2,144 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8IL3?
Alms Restricted Landing Area is in Sullivan, IL, at an elevation of 668 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5798, -88.6235.
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