Airport Record

St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field (IL48)

St Jacob, IL · private-use

1
Runway
477 ft
Elevation
2,662 ft
Longest Runway
IL
State

St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field — St Jacob, IL

Airport Overview

St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field (IL48) is a private-use airport in St Jacob, IL, at an elevation of 477 ft MSL. It has 1 runway; the longest, 13/31, measures 2,662 ft (asphalt) and is lighted. St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field is privately owned.

According to FAA data, IL48 offers avgas (100LL) only — no jet fuel, airframe/powerplant repair. Transient hangar and tie-down parking is available.

This airport is not a public charter destination (private-use field); it is listed for reference. Browse our airport directory for charter-ready airports nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field (IL48) is located in St Jacob, IL, at 477 ft elevation. Coordinates: 38.7329°, -89.8066°.

St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field has 1 runway; the longest (13/31) measures 2,662 ft (asphalt).

Per FAA data, IL48 has 100LL avgas.

IL48 is a private-use airport (privately owned). Prior permission is required to operate here.