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3IS4

Merkle Airport

Hanover, IllinoisElevation 970 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,900 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,900 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 18
Displaced threshold300 ft
RWY 36

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Merkle Airport is in Hanover, Illinois. Field elevation 970 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerNATHAN AND KAREN GREINER
Manager phone815-281-0773
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3IS4
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2889, -90.3454
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗3IS4 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3IS4 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3IS4. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3IS4 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3IS4. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3IS4?
3IS4 sits at 970 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3IS4?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.