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8IS5

Raymond Classen Memorial Airport

Danforth, IllinoisElevation 650 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,585 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,585 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Raymond Classen Memorial Airport is in Danforth, Illinois. Field elevation 650 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLES & NORMA CLASSEN
Manager phone(815) 383-2634
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8IS5
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8142, -87.9881
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›1/2 MILE FM VILLAGE.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8IS5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8IS5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8IS5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8IS5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8IS5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8IS5?
8IS5 sits at 650 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8IS5?
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.