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VFR
53IS
FRANKLIN HOSPITAL
BENTON, IL
Elevation
445 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
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Questions
01
Where is Franklin Hospital (53IS) located?
Franklin Hospital is located in Benton, IL.
02
Is Franklin Hospital a public or private airport?
Franklin Hospital (53IS) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
03
What is the field elevation at Franklin Hospital?
Franklin Hospital sits at 445 feet above mean sea level.
04
Does Franklin Hospital have an instrument approach?
No, Franklin Hospital has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
05
Does Franklin Hospital have an air traffic control tower?
No, Franklin Hospital (53IS) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.
Current Conditions
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
Wind
--
Steady
Visibility
10sm+
Surface Vis
Temp / Dew
--° / --°
Spread --°
Altimeter
--
Pressure
Sky Conditions
SKC
Clear
Hazards & Advisories
No active advisories within 50nm
Pilot Reports
Within 50nm
No recent pilot reports within 50nm.
Helipads
1
H1
No active NOTAMs
Directory
00 entities
No registered on-field services
Registry
FAA-V-2026.02
Coverage
On-Field Only
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Data Source
FAA NASR
Distances calculated via haversine great-circle formula