C09

VFR

MORRIS MUNI/JAMES R WASHBURN FLD

MORRIS · ILLINOIS

Elev
584.7'
Longest RWY
5,501'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C09
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,584.7'
MSL · field 584.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +9 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF C09

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KC09 271935Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A2955 RMK AO2 T01700154
Wind
140° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.55 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,424 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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
C09 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN CRYDER
Address
9980 NO. HIGHWAY 47, MORRIS IL 60450

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 11 kt
RWY 18
176°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,585 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored176° / 356°5,501 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box right(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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
C09 · IAP
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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
100LLAA+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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 clearance delivery contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights and runway 18 and 36 have runway end identifier lights on a photo cell. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runway 18 and 36, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C09

Answer card
ICAO
C09
Name
MORRIS MUNI/JAMES R WASHBURN FLD
Location
MORRIS, ILLINOIS
Elevation
584.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,584.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Morris Muni/James R Washburn Fld sits in Morris, Illinois. Field elevation is 584.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,501 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Chicago Approach handles clearance delivery. 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 on-field FBO is Morris Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (815) 942-1600 for current service details before you go.

Published remarks note medium intensity runway lights on 18/36. The lights are preset low. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Use CTAF to activate the runway end identifier lights. That matters after dark or in low visibility. The field also has a long history. It existed before 1959.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan for are the non-towered pattern, Chicago Approach coordination for clearances and the lighting setup if you are arriving at night. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before flight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at C09 and how long is it?
C09 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,501 ft long and asphalt.
Is Morris Muni/James R Washburn Fld towered?
No. C09 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at C09?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does C09 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for C09. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at C09?
Morris Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (815) 942-1600 for current service details.
How do I get clearance delivery at C09?
Published remarks say to contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926 for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before you fly.
How do the runway lights work at C09?
Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights. They are preset low. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Use CTAF to activate the runway end identifier lights.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at C09?
Plan for a non-towered arrival into runway 18/36. If you are arriving at night, brief the lighting procedure and verify current airport details with the Chart Supplement or the airport operator.

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