1C1

VFR

PAXTON

PAXTON · ILLINOIS

Elev
779'
Longest RWY
3,409'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 1C1 PAXTON showing runway layout — runways 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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 +18 · X/W 7 kt R

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 00:15Z

KTIP 120015Z AUTO 20019G25KT 10SM SCT110 29/23 A2967 RMK AO2 T02940230
Wind
200° @ 19G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,956 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
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
Address
482 AIRPORT ROAD, BUILDING G, MATOON IL 61938

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 19 kt
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+18 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,579 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored177° / 357°3,409 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1856', tree, 601' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 7
36TRIL(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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 1C1 PAXTON in PAXTON, ILLINOIS, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
1C1 · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • AFT HR ACES TO AP TERM VIA CIPHER LOCK HINT TO COMBO POSTED.
  • FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4071, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921
  • SUMMER AG OPS.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SERVE 100LL AND JET A

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36NSTD LIRL - FIXTURE SPACING & LGT INTSTY VARIES.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1820 FT BLDG 120 FT FM RWY END AND 130 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • 18DTHR PAINTED WHITE LINE ACRS RWY.
  • 18RWY 18 MARKINGS FADED.
  • 36RWY 36 MARKINGS FADED.
  • 18APCH RATIO 25:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • ALL OPNS TO BE CONDD ON E SIDE OF N/S RWY.
  • 18/36RWY 18/36 HAS WIDESPREAD CRACKING WITH VEGETATION GROWING IN CRACKS.

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 19 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.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into 1C1 with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial