IS51
Schilson Field
Carthage, IllinoisElevation 705 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 05
RWY 23
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Schilson Field is in Carthage, Illinois. Field elevation 705 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerHARLEY JONES
Manager phone217-746-3861
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIS51
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.4514, -91.2038
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT: DON CLAASSEN 217-357-4802 DONALD.CLAASSEN@NUTRIEN.COM
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›PROVIDED ALL TRAFFIC PATTERN OPERATIONS ARE RESTRICTED TO THE NORTHWEST OF RWY 05/23.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IS51 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IS51. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IS51 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IS51. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IS51?
IS51 sits at 705 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IS51?
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.