IS08
Curless Airport
Astoria, IllinoisElevation 620 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 05
RWY 23
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
Curless Airport is in Astoria, Illinois. Field elevation 620 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerHARLEY J. CURLESS
Manager phone309-759-4826
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIS08
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.2639, -90.2345
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
›OWNER DESIRES ARPT TO BE CHARTED.
›JOE CURLESS 217-519-0885
›ATTENDED YEAR ROUND WEATHER PERMITTING.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IS08 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IS08. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IS08 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IS08. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IS08?
IS08 sits at 620 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IS08?
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.