Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS86
- Coordinates
- 41.0417, -88.1917
- Elevation
- 656 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
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 0 W
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 | 04:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Plan a flight from IS86
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,300 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 360 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r263° / 15.6 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r231° / 22.7 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r355° / 27.6 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r059° / 27.9 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r167° / 30.8 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 | r223° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS86. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- USABLE RWY LENGTH & OBSTN CLEARANES DO NOT OFFER AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF SAFETY FOR ACFT OPNS.
- 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 IS86 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 IS86
Hendrix Airport (IS86) is an airport in Buckingham, IL, at 656 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS86 have a control tower?
No. Hendrix Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IS86?
Hendrix Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS86?
Hendrix Airport is in Buckingham, IL, at an elevation of 656 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0417, -88.1917.
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