Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS57
- Coordinates
- 42.1797, -88.6328
- Elevation
- 815 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
- 1980/08
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from IS57
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,600 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r322° / 21.5 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r095° / 25.3 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r267° / 30.4 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r134° / 30.9 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r207° / 33.9 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r233° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS57. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
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 IS57 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 IS57
Wind Rose Farm Airport (IS57) is an airport in Marengo, IL, at 815 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS57 have a control tower?
No. Wind Rose Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IS57?
Wind Rose Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS57?
Wind Rose Farm Airport is in Marengo, IL, at an elevation of 815 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1797, -88.6328.
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