2C6

VFR

TRI-COUNTY

YATES CITY · ILLINOIS

Elev
661'
Longest RWY
2,809'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:18Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2C6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,661'
MSL · field 661' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 2C6

2C6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPIA (GENERAL DOWNING - PEORIA INTL) · 18.6 NM away. Conditions at 2C6 may differ.

METAR · KPIA

Observed 01:18Z

KPIA 280118Z 19007KT 10SM FEW008 BKN085 16/15 A2964 RMK AO2 PRESRR T01610150
Wind
190° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,287 ft
Ceiling
8,500 ft AGL
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
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVE SHIPLEY
Address
1942 ST. RT. 8, YATES CITY IL 61572

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 7 kt
RWY 20
198°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 198° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,661 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored18° / 198°2,809 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
2C6 · 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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • Overnight camping and lodging are available with prior permission required. Call the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate low intensity runway edge lights on runway 02/20 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Runway 02/20 has nonstandard low intensity runway edge lights due to spacing.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Provided obstructions are removed or lowered to provide a 20 to 1 approach and clearance slope with 125 feet either side of the centerline being clear of obstructions.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2C6

Answer card
ICAO
2C6
Name
TRI-COUNTY
Location
YATES CITY, ILLINOIS
Elevation
661 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,661 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 2,809 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

TRI-COUNTY is in Yates City, Illinois. The field elevation is 661 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is 2,809 ft of turf, runway 02/20, with magnetic headings 19° and 199°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator says otherwise. For a light piston, that puts the pattern near 1,661 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Call the airport operator directly before arrival if you need services or local field status. Published remarks say overnight camping and lodging may be available with prior permission from the airport manager. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. Runway 02/20 has nonstandard low intensity edge lights because of spacing. The lights are activated on CTAF. Clearance delivery is handled through St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017. The remarks also note obstacle clearance requirements near the runway. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at TRI-COUNTY (2C6)?
TRI-COUNTY has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 2,809 ft long and turf.
Is there a tower at 2C6?
No. TRI-COUNTY is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.
Does TRI-COUNTY have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 2C6. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 2C6?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,661 ft MSL at this field.
Which runway do I use at TRI-COUNTY?
The airport has one runway. It is 02/20 with magnetic headings 19° and 199°. Pick the runway that fits the wind and the turf condition.
Are runway lights available at 2C6?
Yes. Runway 02/20 has low intensity edge lights. The remarks say they are activated by using the common traffic advisory frequency.
Are there any FBOs on the field at TRI-COUNTY?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Is wildlife a concern at 2C6?
Yes. The published remarks say wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan for a careful scan on taxi, takeoff, landing.

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