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Small airport

Mc Pherson Airport

ICAO 5IS9🇺🇸 Carthage
Coordinates
40.3306°N, 91.0501°W
Elevation
640 ft (195 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:36
Civil dusk
20:04

About 13h 3m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Mc Pherson Airport

Mc Pherson Airport is a small airport in Carthage, United States. It sits at an elevation of 640 ft (195 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft / 549 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Martins Airport (US-5535), about 7 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
E / W1,800 ft / 549 m70 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOWARD EAST 0700-2200 SUN-SAT & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger9000 ft MSLFL180
HOWARD WEST 0700-2200 SUN-SAT & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mc Pherson Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mc Pherson Airport located?

Mc Pherson Airport is small airport located in Carthage, United States, at an elevation of 640 ft (195 m).

How many runways does Mc Pherson Airport have?

Mc Pherson Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

What time zone is Mc Pherson Airport in?

Mc Pherson Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mc Pherson Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mc Pherson Airport is approximately 1.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mc Pherson Airport?

The nearest airport to Mc Pherson Airport is Martins Airport (US-5535), about 7 nm to the nw, followed by Williams Airport and Schilson Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mc Pherson Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.