5K1

VFR

ZELMER MEML AIRPARK INC

PALMYRA · ILLINOIS

Elev
663'
Longest RWY
2,900'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5K1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,663'
MSL · field 663' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 5K1

5K1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIJX (JACKSONVILLE MUNI) · 24.2 NM away. Conditions at 5K1 may differ.

METAR · KIJX

Observed 02:35Z

KIJX 280235Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 15/15 A2970 RMK AO2 T01520152
Wind
220° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,095 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM S
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ED CLARK
Address
PO BOX 102, PALMYRA IL 62674

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 6 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,663 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 359°2,900 ftASPHStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5K1 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017.Show FAA
  • The administration building can be accessed by cipher lock which has applicable instructions.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low-intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36There is a 13-foot road 30 feet from the runway end and perpendicular to the centerline of the runway.Show FAA
  • 36The displaced threshold is marked with a white line and three amber lights on each side.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18/36 has nonstandard basic markings with small numbers.Show FAA
  • 36The approach ratio to the displaced threshold over the 13-foot road 337 distance is 25 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For an attendant, call 217-741-0619.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 5K1

Answer card
ICAO
5K1
Name
ZELMER MEML AIRPARK INC
Location
PALMYRA, ILLINOIS
Elevation
663 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,663 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Zelmer Meml Airpark Inc (5K1) is in Palmyra, Illinois. Field elevation is 663 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. The longest runway is 2,900 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway has low-intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. The displaced threshold on runway 36 is marked, so brief the landing distance carefully before you go in.

Published remarks also note a 13-foot road near the runway end on 36. That is worth a close look on arrival and departure. The runway markings are nonstandard with small numbers. For clearance delivery, contact St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017. There is no on-field FBO listed in the facts, so confirm fuel and services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival. If you need an attendant, the published number is 217-741-0619. This is a small uncontrolled field. Expect self-announce traffic and plan your spacing early.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 5K1?
5K1 has one runway, 18/36. It is 2,900 ft long and asphalt.
Does Zelmer Meml Airpark Inc have a control tower?
No. 5K1 is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
Is there an ILS at 5K1?
No ILS approaches are published for 5K1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go if you need instrument options.
What is the field elevation at 5K1?
Field elevation is 663 ft MSL. That is the number to brief for performance and pattern planning.
What is the pattern altitude at 5K1?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I know about runway 36 at 5K1?
Runway 36 has a displaced threshold. The published remarks also note a 13-foot road near the runway end, so brief your landing and departure distances carefully.
What lighting does 5K1 have?
Runway 18/36 has low-intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.
Is there an FBO on the field at 5K1?
No on-field FBO is listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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