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61IS

Jim & Peg Airport

Dwight, IllinoisElevation 630 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,400 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,400 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
RWY 36
Displaced threshold200 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Jim & Peg Airport is in Dwight, Illinois. Field elevation 630 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES WATTERS
Manager phone815-584-2540
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA61IS
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.0548, -88.3873
Distance from city2 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NO OBJECTION.
›500' WIND ENERGY TOWER 2.6 S.M. SOUTH OF END OF RWY 36
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗61IS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 61IS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 61IS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 61IS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 61IS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 61IS?
61IS sits at 630 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 61IS?
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.