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IS79 — Jackson Seaplane Base

Jackson Seaplane Base

Non-ToweredCrystal Lake, IL • 890' MSL

IS79 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

IS79 Runways1 runway

IS79 has 1 runway. The longest is 9/27 at 7,250 ft × 2,500 ft (water).

9/27No runway lights7,250 ft × 2,500 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

IS79 Field Data

IS79 field elevation is 890 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at IS79 is 1,890 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation890 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,890 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About IS79

Is IS79 (Jackson Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, IS79 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at IS79?

IS79 has 1 runway (9/27). The longest runway is 7,250 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at IS79?

IS79 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,890 feet MSL at a field elevation of 890 feet.

What is the elevation of IS79?

IS79 (Jackson Seaplane Base) has a field elevation of 890 feet MSL.

Where is IS79 located?

IS79 (Jackson Seaplane Base) is located in Crystal Lake, IL.