Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS88
- Coordinates
- 40.1486, -87.6945
- Elevation
- 660 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- 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
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 04:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from IS88
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
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNV · Danville | VORTAC | 111.00 | r214° / 10.8 NM |
| CMI · Champaign | VORTAC | 110.00 | r072° / 27.6 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r138° / 33.7 NM |
| BVT · Boiler | VORTAC | 115.10 | r229° / 37.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS88. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4069, WHEN APCH CLSD 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 IS88 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 IS88
Melody Field (IS88) is an airport in Danville, IL, at 660 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 IS88, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS88 have a control tower?
No. Melody Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IS88?
Melody Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS88?
Melody Field is in Danville, IL, at an elevation of 660 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1486, -87.6945.
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