I63

VFR

MOUNT STERLING MUNI

MOUNT STERLING · ILLINOIS

Elev
733.7'
Longest RWY
5,905'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into I63
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,733.7'
MSL · field 733.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +7 · X/W 13 kt L

METAR & TAF I63

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KI63 280235Z AUTO 30015G19KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2972 RMK AO2 T01760137
Wind
300° @ 15G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.72 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,518 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 W
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL WALKER
Address
145 W. MAIN, MOUNT STERLING IL 62353

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 15 kt
RWY 36
000°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
13 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 000° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,734 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°5,905 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)44', pole, 1577' from thr, 255' R of cntrln, slope 31
36PAPI 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 18
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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
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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 Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 18/36. The precision approach path indicators on runways 18 and 36 are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 low lead fuel is now available to the public on a self-service basis.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERExtension 12644.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · I63

Answer card
ICAO
I63
Name
MOUNT STERLING MUNI
Location
MOUNT STERLING, ILLINOIS
Elevation
733.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,733.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,905 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Mount Sterling Muni sits in Mount Sterling, Illinois. The field elevation is 733.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,905 ft of asphalt, so it gives light aircraft plenty of room and gives turboprops a workable strip when conditions are normal. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lights are medium intensity on 18/36. The PAPI on both ends is controlled on CTAF, so monitor the field frequency if you need glidepath guidance.

Mount Sterling Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available to the public. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Center at 913-254-8508. First-time arrivals should plan for non-towered operations and verify any current local procedures before taxi. The airport sits in central Illinois, so weather and visibility can change fast with seasonal fronts. Check the current Chart Supplement for anything affecting pattern work or local operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at I63 and how long is it?
I63 has one runway, 18/36. It is 5,905 ft long and asphalt.
Is Mount Sterling Muni towered?
No. I63 is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does I63 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for I63. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach picture before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at I63?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for I63. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at I63?
Mount Sterling Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available to the public.
Are the runway lights and PAPI available at I63?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36. The PAPI on runways 18 and 36 is controlled by CTAF.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at I63?
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into I63?
Plan for a non-towered field with CTAF traffic on 122.8. The airport has one 5,905 ft runway. No published ILS is listed. Self-serve 100LL is on the field. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local operating notes before arrival.

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