0C2

VFR

HINCKLEY

HINCKLEY · ILLINOIS

Elev
760'
Longest RWY
2,640'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 0C2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,760'
MSL · field 760' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +4 · X/W 24 kt R

METAR & TAF 0C2

0C2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDKB (DE KALB TAYLOR MUNI) · 9.8 NM away. Conditions at 0C2 may differ.

METAR · KDKB

Observed 21:15Z

KDKB 272115Z AUTO 17024G30KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2959 RMK AO2 T02060159
Wind
170° @ 24G30 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,072 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM BEYER
Address
PO BOX 812, HINCKLEY IL 60520

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 24 kt
RWY 09
090°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
24 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 090° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,760 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored90° / 270°2,640 ftTURFStandard 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
0C2 · 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
Other services
GLD,INSTR,PAJA,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Glider operations occur from the surface to 17,500 feet.Show FAA
  • Runway 09/27 is not plowed; use at your own risk.Show FAA
  • The airport may be unusable under very wet conditions.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926.Show FAA
  • Soaring is conducted at the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runways 09 and 27 have 8-foot crops off the runway ends during the growing season.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 0C2

Answer card
ICAO
0C2
Name
HINCKLEY
Location
HINCKLEY, ILLINOIS
Elevation
760 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,760 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,640 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 24 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

HINCKLEY (0C2) is in Hinckley, Illinois. The field elevation is 760 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 2,640 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 1,760 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Glider operations and soaring are active here. The published remarks also say glider operations can extend from the surface up to 17,500 feet. Plan for mixed traffic and keep a sharp scan.

Runway 09/27 is not plowed. Use it at your own risk. The airport may also be unusable when the ground is very wet. There are 8-foot crops off both runway ends during the growing season. For clearance delivery, Chicago Approach is listed at 847-289-0926. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 0C2 and how long is it?
0C2 has one runway, 09/27. It is 2,640 ft long and surfaced with turf.
Is Hinckley (0C2) towered?
No. 0C2 is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 0C2?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,760 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does 0C2 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 0C2. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Are there gliders or soaring traffic at Hinckley?
Yes. Published remarks say glider operations and soaring are conducted at the airport. The glider activity can extend from the surface up to 17,500 feet.
Is runway 09/27 usable after rain or snow?
Use caution. The runway is not plowed. The airport may be unusable under very wet conditions. Check with the airport operator before departure if the field has had recent moisture or snow.
Are there any obstructions near the runway ends at 0C2?
Yes. The published remarks note 8-foot crops off the runway ends during the growing season on both 09 and 27. Plan your rollout and departure with that in mind.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 0C2?
The published remarks list Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the Chart Supplement before flight.

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