Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS08
- Coordinates
- 40.2639, -90.2345
- Elevation
- 620 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- 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
- 1980/01
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 | 04:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from IS08
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
3,400 ft × 110 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IJX · Jacksonville | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r358° / 29.3 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 | r215° / 32.1 NM |
| SPI · Spinner | VORTAC | 112.70 | r316° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS08. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT TO BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
- ATTENDED YEAR ROUND WEATHER PERMITTING.
- JOE CURLESS 217-519-0885
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 IS08 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 IS08
Curless Airport (IS08) is an airport in Astoria, IL, at 620 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS08 have a control tower?
No. Curless Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IS08?
Curless Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS08?
Curless Airport is in Astoria, IL, at an elevation of 620 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2639, -90.2345.
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