K96

VFR

TUSCOLA

TUSCOLA · ILLINOIS

Elev
665'
Longest RWY
2,660'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:09Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into K96
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,465'
MSL · field 665' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +0 · X/W 13 kt R

METAR & TAF K96

K96 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCMI (UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/WILLARD) · 15.5 NM away. Conditions at K96 may differ.

METAR · KCMI

Observed 02:09Z

KCMI 280209Z 18013KT 10SM SCT009 SCT110 16/15 A2969 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S T01560150
Wind
180° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,230 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 SW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,465 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DOMINQUE YOUAKIM
Address
480 AIRPORT RD BLD G, MATTON IL 61953

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · IRREGULAR
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 13 kt
RWY 09
091°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
13 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 091° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,465 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored91° / 271°2,660 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2715', road, 15' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1

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
K96 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

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

  • Seasonal crops near runway 09 can periodically block the view of the threshold lights.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Champaign Approach at 217-355-4071. When Approach is closed contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Seasonal agricultural operations are conducted from the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway lighting alignment does not define the center of the runway. Runway 27 displaced threshold lights are not standard and consist of two on each side spaced at 10 feet between lights.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27There are 15-foot buildings 100 feet both sides of centerline in the primary surface.Show FAA
  • 27Runway 27 approach ratio is 16 to 1 from over a 13-foot high building 210 feet west of the runway end and 23 feet right of centerline to the marked displaced threshold. The displaced threshold is marked by a 12-inch wide white stripe across the runway and 18-inch by 8-foot white concrete angles on both sides in the grass.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 09/27Surface is a chip and seal.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K96

Answer card
ICAO
K96
Name
TUSCOLA
Location
TUSCOLA, ILLINOIS
Elevation
665 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,465 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,660 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Tuscola Airport sits in Tuscola, Illinois. Field elevation is 665 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 09/27, which is 2,660 ft long. It is a non-towered field. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,465 ft MSL.

There are no published ILS approaches here. The on-field FBO is Tuscola Airport. Fuel grades were not reported in the facts, so call ahead to confirm what is available before you go. Seasonal agricultural work is active at the airport. Crops near runway 09 can block the view of the threshold lights at times. Runway 27 also has a displaced threshold with nearby buildings that affect the approach path, so brief your arrival carefully.

The runway surface is chip and seal. The runway lighting setup on 09/27 does not define the center of the runway. If you need clearance delivery, contact Champaign Approach. If Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. This is a rural Illinois airport with a short single runway. Plan for local traffic, ag activity and a close look at the runway environment before landing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at K96 Tuscola Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,465 ft MSL.
Does K96 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for K96. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is Tuscola Airport towered?
No. K96 is a non-towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the longest runway at K96?
K96 has one runway. Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 2,660 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at K96?
Tuscola Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. Fuel grades were not reported in the facts, so call the FBO directly at (217) 840-3934 for current fuel availability.
Are there any runway 27 approach issues at Tuscola Airport?
Yes. The published remarks note a displaced threshold on runway 27. There are also buildings near the approach path, so brief that end carefully before landing.
What should a pilot know about runway lighting at K96?
The published remarks say runway lighting alignment does not define the center of the runway. Runway 27 displaced threshold lights are also non-standard, so use extra caution at night.
Is there any seasonal activity that could affect operations at K96?
Yes. Seasonal crops near runway 09 can block the view of the threshold lights. Seasonal agricultural operations are also conducted from the airport.

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