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IL48 — St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field

St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field

Non-ToweredSt Jacob, IL • 477' MSL

IL48 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Wind Component

IL48 Runways1 runway

IL48 has 1 runway. The longest is 13/31 at 2,662 ft × 50 ft (asphalt).

13/31Lighted2,662 ft × 50 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

IL48 Field Data

IL48 field elevation is 477 ft MSL. The published traffic pattern altitude at IL48 is 1,280 ft MSL (800 ft AGL). Fuel available at IL48: 100LL.

Field elevation477 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,280 ft MSL800 ft AGL · published
Fuel100LLAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

IL48 Frequencies

CTAF 122.8 MHz — IL48 is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

Approach/Departure124.2
CTAF122.8
UNICOM122.8

Fly to IL48

Check IL48 against your personal minimums, plan a route to it, and see the best runway for the current wind — free.

Frequently Asked About IL48

Is IL48 (St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field) a towered airport?

No, IL48 is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.8 MHz.

How long is the runway at IL48?

IL48 has 1 runway (13/31). The longest runway is 2,662 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at IL48?

IL48 publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 800 feet AGL — about 1,280 feet MSL — which is not the standard 1,000 feet.

Does IL48 have fuel?

Yes. IL48 (St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field) has 100LL available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of IL48?

IL48 (St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field) has a field elevation of 477 feet MSL.

Where is IL48 located?

IL48 (St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field) is located in St Jacob, IL.