C97

VFR

LOWELL

LOWELL · INDIANA

Elev
671.8'
Longest RWY
3,041'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C97
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,671.8'
MSL · field 671.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +11 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF C97

C97 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIKK (GREATER KANKAKEE) · 18.0 NM away. Conditions at C97 may differ.

METAR · KIKK

Observed 21:15Z

KIKK 272115Z AUTO 14014G19KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A2963 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T01890146
Wind
140° @ 14G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,673 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
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN BAILEY
Address
14705 BELSHAW RD, LOWELL IN 46356

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 14 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,672 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 359°3,041 ftTURF18 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1810', crops, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
3610', crops, 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
C97 · 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
100LL
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Wind indicator
Yes
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 ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Snow removal and mowing are performed with a large tractor.Show FAA
  • There are deer on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Call for fuel or service before arrival at 219-613-4588.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36There are crops 75 feet east and 87 feet west of the runway centerline.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runway 18 has white barrel halves and light fixtures.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 has white barrel halves and light fixtures.Show FAA
  • 18The approach slope is 15 to 1 from the displaced threshold; there is a 65-foot tree 985 feet from the threshold and 110 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • All traffic pattern operations are restricted to the west side of the north-south runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C97

Answer card
ICAO
C97
Name
LOWELL
Location
LOWELL, INDIANA
Elevation
671.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,671.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,041 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Lowell Airport (C97) is in Lowell, Indiana. The field elevation is 671.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,041 ft of turf, so plan for soft-field technique and current surface conditions before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks also matter. Call for fuel or service before arrival at 219-613-4588. Clearance delivery is handled through Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. There is a tree near the approach end of Runway 18. The approach slope is noted as 15 to 1 from the displaced threshold. Crops sit close to both sides of the runway. Deer are also reported on and near the airport.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. Traffic pattern operations are restricted to the west side of the north-south runway. That is the main thing a first-time pilot should brief before arrival. Expect a quiet non-towered field with turf, local traffic and a few operational notes that deserve attention on short final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Lowell Airport (C97)?
C97 has one runway. It is Runway 18/36 and it is 3,041 ft long with a turf surface.
Is Lowell Airport towered or non-towered?
It is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Does C97 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for C97. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at C97?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which way do I fly the pattern at Lowell Airport?
Published remarks say all traffic pattern operations are restricted to the west side of the north-south runway. Brief that before arrival. Stay alert for local traffic.
Are there any runway obstructions or hazards at C97?
Yes. The remarks call out a tree near the approach to Runway 18. Crops are close to both sides of the runway. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. Treat the turf surface as part of the preflight planning too.
Is fuel or service available at Lowell Airport?
The remarks say to call for fuel or service before arrival at 219-613-4588. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so verify current availability with the airport operator or by phone before you go.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery near C97?
The published remarks direct pilots to Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 for clearance delivery. Confirm current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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