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Small airport

Michael Pfister Airport

ICAO 86IS🇺🇸 Roanoke
Coordinates
40.7794°N, 89.2578°W
Elevation
805 ft (245 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:11
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 42m 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 Michael Pfister Airport

Michael Pfister Airport is a small airport in Roanoke, United States. It sits at an elevation of 805 ft (245 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft / 671 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Jay Schertz Farm Airport (IS00), about 3.8 nm to the n.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,200 ft / 671 m134 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle787 ft
Obstacle755 ft
Obstacle768 ft
Obstacle751 ft
Obstacle755 ft
Obstacle699 ft
Obstacle741 ft
Obstacle745 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Michael Pfister Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Michael Pfister Airport located?

Michael Pfister Airport is small airport located in Roanoke, United States, at an elevation of 805 ft (245 m).

How many runways does Michael Pfister Airport have?

Michael Pfister Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,200 ft / 671 m.

What time zone is Michael Pfister Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Michael Pfister Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Michael Pfister Airport is approximately 2.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Michael Pfister Airport?

The nearest airport to Michael Pfister Airport is Jay Schertz Farm Airport (IS00), about 3.8 nm to the n, followed by Unzicker Airport and Oltman-Shuck Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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