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IS78 — Early-Merkel Field

Early-Merkel Field

Non-ToweredPecatonica, IL • 794' MSL

IS78 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

IS78 Runways1 runway

IS78 has 1 runway. The longest is 15/33 at 2,400 ft × 70 ft (turf).

15/33No runway lights2,400 ft × 70 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

IS78 Field Data

IS78 field elevation is 794 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at IS78 is 1,790 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation794 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,790 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About IS78

Is IS78 (Early-Merkel Field) a towered airport?

No, IS78 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at IS78?

IS78 has 1 runway (15/33). The longest runway is 2,400 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at IS78?

IS78 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,790 feet MSL at a field elevation of 794 feet.

What is the elevation of IS78?

IS78 (Early-Merkel Field) has a field elevation of 794 feet MSL.

Where is IS78 located?

IS78 (Early-Merkel Field) is located in Pecatonica, IL.