Rhea Restricted Landing Area Private
IS66 · Pontoosuc, IL · 684 ft elevation · var 2E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS66
- Coordinates
- 40.5923, -91.2015
- Elevation
- 684 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1981/05
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from IS66
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 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 × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRL · Burlington | VORTAC | 111.40 | r233° / 14.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS66. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED ALL TRAFFIC PATTERN OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED NORTH OF THE E/W RWY TO PROVIDE COMPATIBLE OPERATIONS WITH OWINGS ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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 IS66 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 IS66
Rhea Restricted Landing Area (IS66) is an airport in Pontoosuc, IL, at 684 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 IS66, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS66 have a control tower?
No. Rhea Restricted Landing Area is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IS66?
Rhea Restricted Landing Area has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS66?
Rhea Restricted Landing Area is in Pontoosuc, IL, at an elevation of 684 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5923, -91.2015.
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