C15

VFR

PEKIN MUNI

PEKIN · ILLINOIS

Elev
530'
Longest RWY
5,000'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:09Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C15
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,530'
MSL · field 530' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF C15

C15 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPIA (GENERAL DOWNING - PEORIA INTL) · 10.6 NM away. Conditions at C15 may differ.

METAR · KPIA

Observed 00:09Z

KPIA 280009Z 21005KT 10SM FEW110 17/16 A2960 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-SE RAE2356 PRESRR P0000 T01670161
Wind
210° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,294 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 S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL CRUCE
Address
13906 AIRPORT LANE, DIRKSEN PARKWAY, PEKIN IL 61554

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 5 kt
RWY 27
267°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 267° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,530 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored87° / 267°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)
27PAPI 4-box left(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 09
C15 · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,SALES,SURV

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
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 clearance delivery, contact St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The administration building can be accessed by cipher lock which has applicable instructions.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 09 and 27. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are preset on low. To increase intensity and activate, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager cell number is 309-287-2496.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C15

Answer card
ICAO
C15
Name
PEKIN MUNI
Location
PEKIN, ILLINOIS
Elevation
530 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,530 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Pekin Muni sits in Pekin, Illinois at 530 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 5,000 ft of asphalt, which gives a solid margin for light piston work and many turboprop operations. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. St Louis Approach handles the area on 125.8 and 269.2. Clearance delivery is also handled through St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017.

No ILS approaches are published here. The runway lighting is useful to know before a night arrival. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 09 and 27. PAPI is also installed on both ends. The medium intensity runway lights are preset low. Use the CTAF to bring them up if needed.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Wildlife is reported in the area, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and final. The airport also has an on-field FBO, Pekin Municipal Airport, which carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A PRIST. The manager cell number is 309-287-2496. If you need access to the administration building, the published cipher lock instructions apply.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at C15 Pekin Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does C15 have a tower?
No. C15 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and runway lighting activation.
What runway does Pekin Muni use?
C15 has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 5,000 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at C15?
No ILS approaches are published for C15. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What are the radio frequencies at C15?
CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is 122.8. St Louis Approach is on 125.8 and 269.2 for approach and departure services.
Which FBO is on the field at C15?
Pekin Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A PRIST. Call (309) 348-3692 for current service details.
How do I activate the runway lights at C15?
Runway 09/27 lights are preset low. Use the common traffic advisory frequency to increase intensity. Use it to activate them.
Is wildlife a concern at Pekin Muni?
Yes. Wildlife is published in the area, so plan for extra caution on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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