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IS55

Morton Airport

La Harpe, IllinoisElevation 705 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,525 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,525 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

Morton Airport is in La Harpe, 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
ManagerDENNIS D. MORTON
Manager phone217-725-6138
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIS55
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.5909, -90.9424
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›300 FT LIGHTED TOWER 1/2 MILE SW OF RWY.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗IS55 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IS55 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IS55. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IS55 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IS55. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IS55?
IS55 sits at 705 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IS55?
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.