3KK

VFR

KANKAKEE

KANKAKEE · ILLINOIS

Elev
625'
Longest RWY
2,644'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3KK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,425'
MSL · field 625' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +11 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF 3KK

3KK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIKK (GREATER KANKAKEE) · 3.6 NM away. Conditions at 3KK may differ.

METAR · KIKK

Observed 21:15Z

KIKK 272115Z AUTO 14014G19KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A2963 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T01890146
Wind
140° @ 14G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,615 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 SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,425 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEPHEN KOERNER
Address
1520 SO. RT. 115, KANKAKEE IL 60901

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1900
  • SAT-SUN · IRREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 14 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,425 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2789° / 269°2,644 ftTURFStandard L
18/36Favored179° / 359°2,564 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2715', road, 15' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1
1818', brush, 91' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5
3646', trees, 47' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3KK · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Contact the manager in advance for runway lights.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27There is a 400-foot overrun end of runway 27.Show FAA
  • 09/27Runways 09/27 have nonstandard low intensity runway lights with variable intensity and spacing and non-frangible mountings.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36The approach slope is 15 to 1 due to a 63-foot tree 990 feet from the displaced threshold on runway 36.Show FAA
  • 27The approach slope is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 27.Show FAA
  • 36The displaced threshold is marked with white rocks on runway 36.Show FAA
  • 27The displaced threshold is marked with white rocks on runway 27.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address: ALEX@KOERNERAVIATION.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3KK

Answer card
ICAO
3KK
Name
KANKAKEE
Location
KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
Elevation
625 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,425 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,644 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Kankakee Airport (3KK) sits in Kankakee, Illinois. Field elevation is 625 ft MSL. The airport has two turf runways. The longest is Runway 09/27 at 2,644 ft. Runway 18/36 is 2,564 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,425 ft MSL. That matters on a short turf field like this one. Runway 09/27 has nonstandard low intensity lights with variable intensity and spacing. The lights use non-frangible mountings. Contact the manager in advance for runway lights.

The published remarks also flag displaced thresholds on Runways 27 and 36. Runway 36 has a 63-foot tree 990 feet from the displaced threshold, so plan your arrival with that in mind. Runway 27 also has a 400-foot overrun beyond the end. Ultralight activity is on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on taxi. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3KK?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,425 ft MSL at Kankakee Airport.
Does Kankakee Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 3KK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before departure.
Is 3KK towered?
No. Kankakee Airport is non-towered, so use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at 3KK?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 2,644 ft. It is turf, so plan performance with the surface in mind.
Are there runway lights at Kankakee Airport?
Runway 09/27 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights with variable intensity and spacing. The remarks say to contact the manager in advance for runway lights.
Which runway has displaced thresholds at 3KK?
The remarks note displaced thresholds on Runways 27 and 36. Runway 36 also has a 63-foot tree 990 feet from the displaced threshold.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 3KK?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Is there any special traffic to watch for at Kankakee Airport?
Yes. Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Keep a close scan in the pattern and on final.

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