C00

VFR

MERCER COUNTY

ALEDO · ILLINOIS

Elev
740'
Longest RWY
2,480'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:52Z
Satellite top-down sketch of C00 MERCER COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 17/35
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C00
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,740'
MSL · field 740' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +5 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF C00

C00 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMLI (QUAD CITIES INTL) · 15.8 NM away. Conditions at C00 may differ.

METAR · KMLI

Observed 04:52Z

KMLI 120452Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP104 T01830139 $
Wind
300° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,377 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 NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF ELMORE
Address
1276 HWY 94, ALEDO IL 61231

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 8 kt
RWY 35
353°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 353° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,740 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored173° / 353°2,480 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1751', tree, 363' from thr, 58' R of cntrln, slope 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 C00 MERCER COUNTY in ALEDO, ILLINOIS, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
C00 · 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

Ramp & ground

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

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1731 FT TREE 100 FT FROM EOR 17 AT 98 FT R.
  • 35FARM DRIVEWAY +15 ABOVE RWY 70 FT FROM EOR 35 AT 110 FT L

Other notes

  • MANAGEREMAIL ADDRESS: GARRETT@LINDELLAERIALAG.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
  • OWNERGARRETT LINDELL OF ABL, LLC

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C00

Answer card
ICAO
C00
Name
MERCER COUNTY
Location
ALEDO, ILLINOIS
Elevation
740 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,740 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 2,480 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Mercer County Airport sits in Aledo, Illinois. The field elevation is 740 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 2,480 ft long and asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published runway headings are magnetic. Runway 17 is 174.985° magnetic. Runway 35 is 354.985° magnetic.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability. Published remarks note a farm driveway near the departure end of runway 35. There is also a 31-foot tree near the departure end of runway 17. Those obstructions matter on short final and during takeoff planning. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you need current noise, curfew, or local operating guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Mercer County Airport (C00)?
C00 has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 2,480 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does C00 have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for C00. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure data before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at Mercer County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Mercer County Airport towered?
No. C00 is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and keep your scan active in the pattern.
What runway should I expect at C00?
The field has one runway. Runway 17/35 is the only runway, with magnetic headings of 174.985° and 354.985°.
Are there any runway end obstructions at C00?
Yes. Published remarks note a farm driveway near the departure end of runway 35. There is also a 31-foot tree near the departure end of runway 17. Plan your climb and approach with that in mind.
Who handles fuel or FBO services at Mercer County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at C00?
The published remark says to contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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