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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Schilson Field

ICAO IS51🇺🇸 Carthage
Coordinates
40.4514°N, 91.2038°W
Elevation
705 ft (215 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:33
Civil dusk
21:05

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 Schilson Field

Schilson Field is a small airport in Carthage, United States. It sits at an elevation of 705 ft (215 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft / 945 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Plain Crazy Airport (US-1241), about 1.5 nm to the nw.

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
05 / 233,100 ft / 945 m80 ftTurfUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Schilson Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Schilson Field located?

Schilson Field is small airport located in Carthage, United States, at an elevation of 705 ft (215 m).

How many runways does Schilson Field have?

Schilson Field has 1 runway, the longest being 3,100 ft / 945 m.

What time zone is Schilson Field in?

Schilson Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Schilson Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Schilson Field is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Schilson Field?

The nearest airport to Schilson Field is Plain Crazy Airport (US-1241), about 1.5 nm to the nw, followed by Williams Airport and Martins Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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