Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS59
- Coordinates
- 42.1339, -88.9242
- Elevation
- 760 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1999/05
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from IS59
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left 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
1,600 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r113° / 13.4 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r159° / 26.7 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r066° / 28.6 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r298° / 29.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS59. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE CASE 96-AGL-266-NRA.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- CELL 815-501-3900
- RY 09/27 HAS 300 FT STOPWAY W END.
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 IS59 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 IS59
Rotstein Airport (IS59) is an airport in Kirkland, IL, at 760 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS59 have a control tower?
No. Rotstein Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IS59?
Rotstein Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS59?
Rotstein Airport is in Kirkland, IL, at an elevation of 760 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1339, -88.9242.
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