C55

VFR

OGLE COUNTY

MOUNT MORRIS · ILLINOIS

Elev
929'
Longest RWY
2,640'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C55
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,329'
MSL · field 929' + 400 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +6 · X/W 18 kt L

METAR & TAF C55

C55 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFEP (ALBERTUS) · 15.1 NM away. Conditions at C55 may differ.

METAR · KFEP

Observed 22:35Z

KFEP 272235Z AUTO 20019G23KT 10SM SCT024 SCT034 SCT043 22/18 A2958 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T02150180
Wind
200° @ 19G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,414 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
Pattern altitude
400 ft AGL · 1,329 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TJ GRADEN
Address
PO BOX 61, MT MORRIS IL 61054

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 19 kt
RWY 27
273°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
18 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 273° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,329 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored93° / 273°2,640 ftTURFStandard L

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
C55 · 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
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • Runway 9/27 is not plowed during winter months; use at own risk.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is activated on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA
  • Nonstandard low intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are activated on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights due to spacing, intensity, and non-frangible design. Orange cones are adjacent to the lights.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Plus 10 foot corn may be on runway ends during growing season.Show FAA

Other notes

  • All obstructions penetrating runway approach slope surfaces are removed. Thresholds are clearly marked to provide a minimum of 20 to 1 approach clearance over all obstructions and sufficient remaining usable runway length is available to permit safe landing and takeoff by type aircraft using runways.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 400 feet above ground level for ultralights and 800 feet above ground level for single engine aircraft.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is gradanair1978@gmail.com (all lower case).Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C55

Answer card
ICAO
C55
Name
OGLE COUNTY
Location
MOUNT MORRIS, ILLINOIS
Elevation
929 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,329 ft MSL (400 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,640 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 19 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Ogle County Airport sits near Mount Morris, Illinois. Field elevation is 929 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,640 ft of turf, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is 400 ft AGL for ultralights. That is 1,329 ft MSL. Single engine aircraft use 800 ft AGL. That is 1,729 ft MSL. The runway has nonstandard low intensity lights. They are activated on the CTAF frequency. The rotating beacon is also activated on CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and verify current services with the airport operator before arrival. Published remarks also say winter use of Runway 09/27 is at your own risk because it is not plowed. During growing season, corn up to 10 ft may be present near the runway ends. The field also notes that clearance delivery is handled through Chicago ARTCC. For a first-time arrival, the big items are the turf surface, the seasonal obstructions and the low-intensity lighting setup on 09/27.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at C55 for single-engine aircraft?
Single-engine aircraft use 800 ft AGL. That is 1,729 ft MSL at Ogle County Airport.
What is the pattern altitude at C55 for ultralights?
Ultralights use 400 ft AGL. That is 1,329 ft MSL.
Does C55 have any ILS approaches published?
No ILS approaches are published for C55. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you fly.
Is Ogle County Airport towered?
No. C55 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What runway is available at C55 and how long is it?
C55 has one runway. Runway 09/27 is turf and 2,640 ft long.
Are the runway lights at C55 pilot-controlled?
Yes. The nonstandard low intensity runway lights on 09/27 are activated on CTAF 122.9. The rotating beacon is also activated on CTAF.
Is there an FBO on the field at C55?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should I know before landing at C55 in winter or during crop season?
Runway 09/27 is not plowed during winter months. Use it at your own risk. Published remarks also note that up to 10 ft of corn may be present near the runway ends during growing season.

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