C77 Poplar Grove Airport

Before you fly into C77

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,857.4'

MSL · field 857.4' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +15 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF C77

C77 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRFD (CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL) · 13.9 NM away. Conditions at C77 may differ.

METAR · KRFD

Observed 00:54Z

KRFD 120054Z 28015G23KT 10SM FEW006 SCT014 BKN080 22/21 A2964 RMK AO2 RAE00 TSE10 SLP032 P0000 T02220206 $

Wind: 280° @ 15G23 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.64 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,250 ft
Ceiling: 8,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

C77 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KRFD (CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL) · 13.9 NM away. Conditions at C77 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KRFD 112321Z 1200/1224 17015G25KT 4SM TSRA BKN035CB FM120030 28015G25KT P6SM SCT015 BKN080 OVC200 FM120600 26012KT P6SM SCT250

BASEMVFR

12 00:00Z–12 00:30Z

Wind: 170° at 15 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: 4 SM
Sky: Broken 3,500 ft
Weather: thunderstorm rain

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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: 3 NM S
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BKAKE . THOMAS
Phone: 815-544-3471
Address: 11619 RT 76, POPLAR GROVE IL 61065

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK: KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: SR-SS

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 15 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 27

267°M

Head/Tail

+15 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30	120° / 300°	3,773 ft	ASPH	Standard L
09/27Favored	87° / 267°	2,709 ft	TURF	Standard L
17/35	173° / 353°	2,467 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
27	—	—	—	—	—	—	62', tree, 655' from thr, 155' R of cntrln, slope 10
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	17', road, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 C77 POPLAR GROVE in POPLAR GROVE, ILLINOIS, showing runways 12/30, 09/27, 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A

C77 · IAP

RNAV (GPS)-A

C77 · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.35

0C0·Dacy Airshows·10.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.30

KRPJ·Rochelle Municipal Airport·28 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Poplar Grove Airmotive 122.800(815) 544-3471 WebsiteWorld Fuel2d ago	$7.10	—	—

Poplar Grove Airmotive
122.800(815) 544-3471
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100LL
$7.10
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.35at0C0Dacy Airshows10.2 nmsave $1.75
Jet A$6.30atKRPJRochelle Municipal Airport28 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

CAUTION: IMPAIRED SIGHT CLNCS BTN RWY ENDS DUE TO ROLLING TRRN.
FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
RWY 12/30 MARKINGS POOR.

Runway surface & condition

09/27CLSD WHEN SNOW COVERED EXCP TO SKI ACFT.
17/35CLSD WHEN SNOW COVERED EXCP TO SKI ACFT.
12/30NSTD LIRL DUE TO SPACING, INTST & NON-FRANGIBLE MOUNTINGS.

Approach & departure obstructions

12MKD WITH WHITE BARS UNDER NUMBERS; NO ARROWS.
17MKD WITH THREE CONES ON EACH SIDE OF RWY.
30CALM WIND RWY.
12APCH SLOPE IS 32:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
17APCH SLOPE IS 20:1 AT DSPLCD THR.

Other notes

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
MANAGEREMAIL ADDRESS: STEVE@POPLARGROVEAIRMOTIVE.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
OWNERALT BLAKE THOMAS

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C77

Answer card

ICAO: C77
Name: POPLAR GROVE
Location: POPLAR GROVE, ILLINOIS
Elevation: 857.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,857.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 3
Longest runway: 12/30 · 3,773 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 280° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Poplar Grove Airport sits in Poplar Grove, Illinois. Field elevation is 857.4 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 3,773 ft asphalt. Runways 09/27 and 17/35 are turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Rockford Approach is on 121.0 and 327.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Poplar Grove Airmotive is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (815) 544-3471 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter for planning. Runway 12/30 has poor markings. Runways 12/30 also have nonstandard low intensity runway lights. Runway 17 has three cones on each side. Runways 09/27 and 17/35 are closed when snow covered except for ski aircraft. The field also has rolling terrain between runway ends, so sight lines can be deceptive on the ground and in the pattern. Runway 30 is listed as the calm wind runway. If you need clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go for any updates on local procedures or restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at C77 Poplar Grove Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is Poplar Grove Airport towered?

No. C77 is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.8 and make standard position calls.

Does C77 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for C77. Plan with the current Chart Supplement and your own approach briefing.

What is the longest runway at Poplar Grove Airport?

Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 3,773 ft. It is asphalt and has poor markings, so give yourself extra attention on rollout and lineup.

Which runway should I expect in calm winds at C77?

Runway 30 is listed as the calm wind runway. That does not replace a wind check, so confirm the current conditions before choosing a runway.

Which FBO is on the field at C77?

Poplar Grove Airmotive is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (815) 544-3471 for current services and availability.

Are any runways closed when snow covered at Poplar Grove?

Yes. Runways 09/27 and 17/35 are closed when snow covered except for ski aircraft. Check conditions before departure if winter weather is in play.

What should a first-time pilot know about the field layout at C77?

The airport has rolling terrain between runway ends. That can make sight lines tricky. Runway 17 also has cones on each side near the runway, so brief the field carefully before arrival.

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