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47IS

Flying Z Ranch Airport

Durand, IllinoisElevation 945 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,600 ft

11/29
Dimensions
1,600 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 11
RWY 29

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Flying Z Ranch Airport is in Durand, Illinois. Field elevation 945 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID E. ZIGMONT
Manager phone847-401-4340
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA47IS
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.4917, -89.3569
Distance from city5 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD THE PROPONET REMOVE THE TREES 375 FT FM RY 29 THLD.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗47IS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 47IS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 47IS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 47IS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 47IS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 47IS?
47IS sits at 945 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 47IS?
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.