C16 Frasca Fld Urbana, Illinois

Before you fly into C16

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,735'

MSL · field 735' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF C16

C16 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCMI (UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/WILLARD) · 7.4 NM away. Conditions at C16 may differ.

METAR · KCMI

Observed 05:53Z

KCMI 120553Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM BKN070 BKN085 21/19 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP111 60077 T02060194 10300 20194 403110189 53024

Wind: 290° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 19°C
Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 1,681 ft
Ceiling: 7,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

C16 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCMI (UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/WILLARD) · 7.4 NM away. Conditions at C16 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KCMI 120540Z 1206/1306 27009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 FM120900 29007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 FM121400 28009KT P6SM FEW250 FM130100 20005KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 09:00Z

Wind: 270° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 9,000 ft, Scattered 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM N
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TOM FRASCA
Phone: 217-367-8441
Address: 1402 E ARPT RD, URBANA IL 61801

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL: SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 8 kt

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RWY 27

267°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	87° / 267°	4,001 ft	CONC	27 R
18/36	177° / 357°	3,654 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	38', pole, 416' from thr, 101' R of cntrln, slope 10

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 C16 FRASCA FLD in URBANA, ILLINOIS, showing runways 09/27, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.89

KTIP·Rantoul National Aviation Center·9.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.45

KCMI·Flightstar·7.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Frasca Air Services 122.800(217) 367-8441Independent	—	—

Frasca Air Services
122.800(217) 367-8441
100LL
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Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.89atKTIPRantoul National Aviation Center9.2 nm
Jet A$7.45atKCMIFlightstar7.4 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4071, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921

Approach & departure obstructions

36APPCH RATIO IS 20:1 TO THE DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
MANAGEREMAIL ADDRESS: TFRASCA@FRASCA.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C16

Answer card

ICAO: C16
Name: FRASCA FLD
Location: URBANA, ILLINOIS
Elevation: 735 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,735 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 09/27 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 290° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Frasca Fld sits in Urbana, Illinois at 735 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 09/27 at 4,001 ft of concrete. Runway 18/36 is 3,654 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Approach and departure service is handled by Champaign Approach on 121.35 and 285.65.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise. The field has one on-field FBO, Frasca Air Services. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (217) 367-8441 for current ramp or service details.

A published remark notes an obstruction-related approach ratio for runway 36 to the displaced threshold. That is worth checking before you plan a landing on that end. Clearance delivery is handled by Champaign Approach when it is open. When Champaign Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC. This field has been around since before 1959. For a first visit, plan for a non-towered airport with published approach support from Champaign and review the current Chart Supplement for any changes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at C16 Frasca Fld?

The longest runway is 09/27. It is 4,001 ft long and has a concrete surface.

Is there an ILS at Frasca Fld (C16)?

No ILS approaches are published for C16. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at C16?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise.

Does Frasca Fld have a control tower?

No. C16 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Which FBO is on the field at C16?

Frasca Air Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (217) 367-8441 for current service details.

What frequencies do I use for approach and departure at C16?

Champaign Approach handles approach and departure on 121.35 and 285.65. For clearance delivery, contact Champaign Approach when open. When it is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.

Is there anything special to know about runway 36 at Frasca Fld?

Yes. The published remarks note an approach ratio of 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 36. Review that before planning a landing on that end.

What should a first-time pilot know before flying into C16?

Plan for a non-towered field at 735 ft MSL with one paved runway and one turf runway. Review the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures or changes, then brief the runway and approach notes before arrival.

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