1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
8IS1
FAA
8IS1
Elevation
615 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
39.308, -89.993
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
615 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
Coordinates
39.3083, -89.9929
Current Weather
Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 09 / 27 | 3,200 ft | 80 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Nearby airports & facilities
44LL
CARLINVILLE AREA HOSPITAL
CARLINVILLE — 5 nm
44LL
Carlinville Area Hospital Heliport
Carlinville — 6 nm
5K1
ZELMER MEML AIRPARK INC
PALMYRA — 7 nm
K5K1
ZELMER MEML AIRPARK INC
PALMYRA — 7 nm
LL45
LINDELL LOVELESS
GILLESPIE — 11 nm
LL45
LINDELL LOVELESS
GILLESPIE — 11 nm
IL54
BURNS FLD
SHIPPMAN — 12 nm
IL54
BURNS FLD
SHIPPMAN — 12 nm
4IS9
WEIDNER
BUNKER HILL — 13 nm
4IS9
WEIDNER
BUNKER HILL — 13 nm
25IL
HOLZWARTH FLYING SERVICE
VIRDEN — 14 nm
25IL
Holzwarth Flying Service Airport
Virden — 14 nm
Nearest airports
- 44LL — CARLINVILLE AREA HOSPITAL
CARLINVILLE
- 44LL — Carlinville Area Hospital Heliport
Carlinville
- 5K1 — ZELMER MEML AIRPARK INC
PALMYRA
- K5K1 — ZELMER MEML AIRPARK INC
PALMYRA
- LL45 — LINDELL LOVELESS
GILLESPIE
Illinois airports
8IS1 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Nelson Airport (8IS1) is a airport located in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 615 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.3083°N, 89.9929°W.
Runways
Nelson Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (09/27) measures 3,200 feet by 80 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
Nelson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8IS1?
8IS1 is the FAA location identifier for Nelson Airport, an airport whose use category the FAA does not publish, located in Carlinville, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does Nelson Airport have?
Nelson Airport (8IS1) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 8IS1?
The field elevation of Nelson Airport is 615 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA does not publish how this figure was determined; it may be estimated rather than surveyed.
Is fuel available at 8IS1?
No fuel types are currently listed for Nelson Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at 8IS1?
The longest runway at Nelson Airport is 3,200 feet long.
How do I access complete data for 8IS1?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Nelson Airport.
Where is Nelson Airport located?
Nelson Airport (8IS1) is located in Carlinville, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 615 ft MSL.