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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
IS79
Elevation
890 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
42.237, -88.352
Airport Information
Facility Type
SEAPLANE BASE
Elevation
890 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
42.2367, -88.3523
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KBUU 220435Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM OVC090 09/03 A3023 RMK AO2 T00870025 PWINO
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
50° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
8.7°C
Dewpoint
2.5°C
Altimeter
1023.80 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KBUU (27 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-22 04:35Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at IS79. Showing nearest cameras.
Lake in the Hills
NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
3 NM away
Illinois Valley Regional
SouthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
71 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09W/27W | 7,250 ft | 2500 ft | WATER | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IS79.
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IS79 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
JACKSON (IS79) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 890 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.2367°N, 88.3523°W.
Runways
JACKSON has 1 runway. The longest runway (09W/27W) measures 7,250 feet by 2500 feet with a water surface.
Communications & Operations
JACKSON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near JACKSON, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at JACKSON 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 IS79?
IS79 is the ICAO identifier for JACKSON, a public-use airport located in CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does JACKSON have?
JACKSON (IS79) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IS79?
The field elevation of JACKSON is 890 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IS79?
No fuel types are currently listed for JACKSON. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IS79?
The current flight category at JACKSON is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IS79?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for JACKSON.
How do I access complete data for IS79?
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Where is JACKSON located?
JACKSON (IS79) is located in CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 890 ft MSL.
Does IS79 have weather cameras?
IS79 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.