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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
27IS
Elevation
530 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
38.149, -88.670
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
530 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY
Coordinates
38.1489, -88.6703
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KMVN 131756Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02170067 10217 20167 58004 $
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
21.7°C
Dewpoint
6.7°C
Altimeter
1016.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KMVN (15 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 17:56Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,800 ft | 70 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 27IS.
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27IS Operational Overview
Location & Facility
GELFIUS INTL (27IS) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in DAHLGREN, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 530 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.1489°N, 88.6703°W.
Runways
GELFIUS INTL has 1 runway. The longest runway (13/31) measures 1,800 feet by 70 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
GELFIUS INTL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at GELFIUS INTL is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 27IS?
27IS is the ICAO identifier for GELFIUS INTL, a public-use airport located in DAHLGREN, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does GELFIUS INTL have?
GELFIUS INTL (27IS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 27IS?
The field elevation of GELFIUS INTL is 530 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 27IS?
No fuel types are currently listed for GELFIUS INTL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 27IS?
The current flight category at GELFIUS INTL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 27IS?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for GELFIUS INTL.
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Where is GELFIUS INTL located?
GELFIUS INTL (27IS) is located in DAHLGREN, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 530 ft MSL.