Leigh Farm Airport (4IS8) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Leigh Farm Airport in Sparland, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSPI) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Leigh Farm Airport (4IS8) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sparland, IL at 730 ft. 4IS8 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSPI, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 1,320 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSPI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSPI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSPI, 12.2 nm away.
Wind from the east (090°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSPI 290652Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02110194
What changed at KSPI (nearest station)?
Since the 0552Z (12:52 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0552Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 4IS8
Based on the nearest station (KSPI), 4IS8 is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 730 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 4IS8. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 1,320 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 27 | 1,320 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
4IS8 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Leigh Farm Airport in Sparland, IL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 4IS8 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 4IS8
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MLI UA /OV MZV/TM 0207/FL430/TP G280/TB NEG
MLI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MZVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0207Reported at 02:07 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP G280Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
C75 UA /OV BDF/TM 0206/FL330/TP B739/TB NEG
C75 UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0206Reported at 02:06 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
TIP UA /OV RBS190015/TM 0204/FL250/TP E170/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBS190015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
DNV UA /OV DNV/TM 0204/FL300/TP B737/TB NEG/RM DURC
DNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DNVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 4IS8
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSPI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KSPI 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 4IS8
- City
- Sparland
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 730 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0217, -89.5501
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,320 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSPI
- TAF
- Nearest KSPI
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 46m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Sangamon Valley RC Flyers - Holmes Airstrip — Pawnee, IL · 23 mi
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4IS8 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 4IS8?+
4IS8 has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 1,320 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 4IS8 come from?+
Leigh Farm Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSPI, about 12 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 4IS8 can differ.
Does 4IS8 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSPI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 4IS8 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 4IS8 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 4IS8 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Leigh Farm Airport (4IS8)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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