Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS15
- Coordinates
- 42.0325, -88.9026
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/06
- 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 | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from IS15
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,000 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 17 ft, 250 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r130° / 17.6 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r287° / 26.1 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r079° / 28 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r161° / 32.8 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r316° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS15. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- OTHER CONTACT JILL VODDEN 815-519-4541
- CELL - 815-519-4541
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 IS15 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 IS15
Vodden Airport (IS15) is an airport in Esmond, IL, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS15, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS15 have a control tower?
No. Vodden Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IS15?
Vodden Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS15?
Vodden Airport is in Esmond, IL, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0325, -88.9026.
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