1C1 Paxton Airport | Paxton, Illinois

Before you fly into 1C1

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,579'

MSL · field 779' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +25 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 1C1

1C1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTIP (RANTOUL NTL AVN CNTR-FRANK ELLIOTT FLD) · 9.4 NM away. Conditions at 1C1 may differ.

METAR · KTIP

Observed 23:55Z

KTIP 272355Z AUTO 17025G32KT 10SM RA SCT043 SCT080 BKN120 17/14 A2964 RMK AO2 60009 T01700141 10177 20155

Wind: 170° @ 25G32 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 14°C
Altimeter: 29.64 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 1,553 ft
Ceiling: 12,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

1C1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCMI (UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/WILLARD) · 25.6 NM away. Conditions at 1C1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KCMI 272321Z 2800/2824 15025G45KT 3SM TSRA BR SCT015CB BKN025 TEMPO 2800/2802 15030G50KT 1SM +TSRA BR BKN012CB FM280200 17019G29KT 6SM BR VCSH BKN025 FM280600 22016G23KT P6SM BKN030 FM281500 28012KT P6SM BKN025 FM282100 31010KT P6SM BKN045

BASEMVFR

28 00:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: 150° at 25 kt gusting 45 kt
Visibility: 3 SM
Sky: Broken 2,500 ft, Scattered 1,500 ft
Weather: thunderstorm rain, mist

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM SW
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 1,579 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DOMINIQUE, YOUAKIM
Phone: 217-234-9439
Address: 482 AIRPORT ROAD, BUILDING G, MATOON IL 61938

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 25 kt

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RWY 18

177°M

Head/Tail

+25 kt

Crosswind

4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	177° / 357°	3,409 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	56', tree, 601' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 7
36	—	—	—	—	TRIL(3°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

1C1 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

1C1 · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.30

KPNT·Pontiac Flying Service·36.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.92

KCMI·Flightstar·25.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Paxton Airport 122.800(217) 379-4022 WebsiteIndependent	—	—	—

Paxton Airport
122.800(217) 379-4022
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100LL
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Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.30atKPNTPontiac Flying Service36.4 nm
Jet A$7.92atKCMIFlightstar25.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Champaign Approach at 217-355-4071. When approach is closed contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
After hours access to the airport terminal is via cipher lock. A hint to the combination is posted.Show FAA
Summer agricultural operations occur.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-serve 100LL and Jet A fuel are available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

18/36Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are installed. Fixture spacing and light intensity vary.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18There is a 20-foot building 120 feet from the runway end and 130 feet right of centerline at runway 18.Show FAA
18The displaced threshold is marked by a painted white line across runway 18.Show FAA
36Runway 36 markings are faded.Show FAA
18Runway 18 markings are faded.Show FAA
18The approach slope ratio to the displaced threshold is 25 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
All operations are to be conducted on the east side of the north-south runway.Show FAA
18/36Runway 18/36 has widespread cracking with vegetation growing in the cracks.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1C1

Answer card

ICAO: 1C1
Name: PAXTON
Location: PAXTON, ILLINOIS
Elevation: 779 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,579 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,409 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 170° at 25 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Paxton Airport sits in Paxton, Illinois. Field elevation is 779 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,409 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. The pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,579 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. For clearance delivery, contact Champaign Approach. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC. The field has self-serve 100LL and Jet A available. Paxton Airport is the only on-field FBO listed. Call ahead at (217) 379-4022 to confirm current service details before you go.

A few published remarks matter for planning. Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights are installed, so light spacing and brightness may vary. Runway 18 has a displaced threshold marked by a painted white line. Runway 18 and Runway 36 both have faded markings. Runway 18 also has a building near the departure end that sits close to the extended centerline. All operations are to be conducted on the east side of the north-south runway. Summer agricultural operations occur, so expect local traffic and field activity in season.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 1C1 Paxton Airport?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,579 ft MSL. Use that published value instead of calculating from field elevation.

Does Paxton Airport have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 1C1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.

Is 1C1 Paxton Airport towered?

No. Paxton Airport does not have a control tower, so plan on CTAF self-announcement and standard non-towered procedures.

What is the longest runway at Paxton Airport?

Runway 18/36 is the only runway and it is 3,409 ft long. It is asphalt.

Which fuel types are available at Paxton Airport?

Published remarks say self-serve 100LL and Jet A are available. Call the airport at (217) 379-4022 to confirm current service before arrival.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at 1C1?

Contact Champaign Approach at 217-355-4071 for clearance delivery. When approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

What runway lighting issues should I know about at Paxton?

The runway has nonstandard low-intensity lights. Fixture spacing and light intensity vary, so brief yourself for uneven lighting at night.

Are there any runway or obstacle notes for Runway 18?

Yes. Runway 18 has a displaced threshold marked by a painted white line. There is also a 20-foot building near the departure end, 120 feet from the runway end and 130 feet right of centerline.

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