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Small airport

Raymond Classen Memorial Airport

ICAO 8IS5🇺🇸 Danforth
Coordinates
40.8142°N, 87.9881°W
Elevation
650 ft (198 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:05
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:53

About 14h 43m 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 Raymond Classen Memorial Airport

Raymond Classen Memorial Airport is a small airport in Danforth, United States. It sits at an elevation of 650 ft (198 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,585 ft / 788 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Read Airport (LL46), about 7.6 nm to the w.

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
18 / 362,585 ft / 788 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle719 ft
Obstacle699 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle725 ft
Obstacle712 ft
Obstacle712 ft
Obstacle650 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Raymond Classen Memorial Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Raymond Classen Memorial Airport located?

Raymond Classen Memorial Airport is small airport located in Danforth, United States, at an elevation of 650 ft (198 m).

How many runways does Raymond Classen Memorial Airport have?

Raymond Classen Memorial Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,585 ft / 788 m.

What time zone is Raymond Classen Memorial Airport in?

Raymond Classen Memorial Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Raymond Classen Memorial Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Raymond Classen Memorial Airport is approximately 3.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Raymond Classen Memorial Airport?

The nearest airport to Raymond Classen Memorial Airport is Read Airport (LL46), about 7.6 nm to the w, followed by Berns Airport and Dietchweiler Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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