Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS51
- Coordinates
- 40.4514, -91.2038
- Elevation
- 705 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1980/10
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 05:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from IS51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
3,100 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRL · Burlington | VORTAC | 111.40 | r213° / 20.7 NM |
| UIN · Quincy | VORTAC | 113.60 | r000° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS51. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED ALL TRAFFIC PATTERN OPERATIONS ARE RESTRICTED TO THE NORTHWEST OF RWY 05/23.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: DON CLAASSEN 217-357-4802 DONALD.CLAASSEN@NUTRIEN.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 IS51 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 IS51
Schilson Field (IS51) is an airport in Carthage, IL, at 705 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS51 have a control tower?
No. Schilson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IS51?
Schilson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS51?
Schilson Field is in Carthage, IL, at an elevation of 705 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4514, -91.2038.
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