Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL71
- Coordinates
- 37.8192, -89.1522
- Elevation
- 395 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2006/01
- Distance from city
- 1 WSW
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 | 08:22 PM | 01:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:53 PM | 01:53Z |
Plan a flight from IL71
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,509 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 530 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 38 ft, 765 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,509 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MWA · Marion | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r296° / 7.7 NM |
| ENL · Centralia | VORTAC | 115.00 | r175° / 36.1 NM |
| VNN · Mount Vernon | VOR-DME | 113.80 | r205° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL71. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT BE CHARTED.
- EMAIL ADDRESS: AIRTAT2@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 IL71 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 IL71
Dury Estates Airport (IL71) is an airport in De Soto, IL, at 395 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,509 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL71 have a control tower?
No. Dury Estates Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL71?
Dury Estates Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,509 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL71?
Dury Estates Airport is in De Soto, IL, at an elevation of 395 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8192, -89.1522.
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