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IS23

Turner Seaplane Base

South Elgin, IllinoisElevation 700 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

18W/36W
Dimensions
3,000 x 300 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 18W
RWY 36W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Turner Seaplane Base is in South Elgin, Illinois. Field elevation 700 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerKELLY TURNER
Manager phone847-888-2122
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIS23
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.0100, -88.2911
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SEE AIRSPACE CASE 97-AGL-275-NRA.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗IS23 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IS23 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IS23. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IS23 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IS23. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IS23?
IS23 sits at 700 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IS23?
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.