Airport information
- FAA LID
- 96IS
- Coordinates
- 39.8750, -87.8450
- Elevation
- 730 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/11
- 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 | 04:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from 96IS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,640 ft × 70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,640 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMI · Champaign | VORTAC | 110.00 | r113° / 22 NM |
| DNV · Danville | VORTAC | 111.00 | r206° / 28.4 NM |
| MTO · Mattoon | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r037° / 31.4 NM |
| TTH · Terre Haute | VORTAC | 115.30 | r308° / 36 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 96IS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4069, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921
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 96IS 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 96IS
Hildreth Air Park (96IS) is an airport in Sidell, IL, at 730 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 96IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 96IS have a control tower?
No. Hildreth Air Park is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 96IS?
Hildreth Air Park has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 96IS?
Hildreth Air Park is in Sidell, IL, at an elevation of 730 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.8750, -87.8450.
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