K5K1
Zelmer Memorial Airpark Inc Airport
Palmyra, IllinoisElevation 663 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Displaced threshold307 ft
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
Zelmer Memorial Airpark Inc Airport is in Palmyra, Illinois. Field elevation 663 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerED CLARK
Manager phone(217) 741-0619
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK5K1
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.4200, -89.9912
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.9
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT LIRL RY 18/36 - CTAF.
›13 FT ROAD 30 FT FM RY END & PERPENDICULAR TO CNTRLN OF RY.
›APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THLD OVER 13 FT ROAD 337 DIST IS 25:1.
›DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH WHITE LINE & 3 AMBER LIGHTS ON EACH SIDE.
›RWY 18/36 NSTD BSC MARKINGS, NBRS SMALL.
›FOR ATTENDANT CALL 217-741-0619.
›ADMIN BLDG CAN BE ACCESSED BY CIPHER LOCK WHICH HAS APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS
›FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH 314-890-1017.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K5K1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K5K1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K5K1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K5K1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K5K1?
K5K1 sits at 663 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K5K1?
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.