KARR

VFR

AURORA MUNI

CHICAGO/AURORA · ILLINOIS

Elev
712'
Longest RWY
6,501'09/27
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:52Z
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Before you fly into KARR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,712'
MSL · field 712' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +16 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KARR

Current METAR

Observed 20:52Z

KARR 272052Z 18016KT 8SM FEW065 20/16 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP017 60002 T02000156 55007 $
Wind
180° @ 16 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,892 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
38 NM W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
ARR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE ANDRAS
Address
43W 636 US30, SUGAR GROVE IL 60554

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2400

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 16 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,712 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2788° / 268°6,501 ftCONCStandard L
15/33146° / 326°5,503 ftCONCStandard L
18/36Favored179° / 359°3,198 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
096,972'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
276,460'6,460'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
15PAPI 4-box left(3°)
33PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36VASI 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

ILS · 2

RWY 09
LS · CAT I
ARR
108.9
RWY 33
LE · CAT I
ROF
111.15
ILS OR LOC RWY 09
KARR · IAP
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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
100A1
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
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
Customs
Not available
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

  • Seasonal crops are present in Part 77 surfaces for runways 9/27 and 15/33.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runways 09 and 33. REIL is available for runways 18, 36, 15, and 27. Taxiway lights operate on CTAF. When the tower is closed, HIRL are available for runways 15/33 and 09/27. MIRL for runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate, use CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is rising ground 6 feet near runway 18 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport has 800 feet for piston aircraft and 1500 feet for jet aircraft.Show FAA
  • Fixed base operator services are available on frequencies 122.95 and 123.50.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 has several large cracks and vegetative growth.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KARR

Answer card
ICAO
KARR
Name
AURORA MUNI
Location
CHICAGO/AURORA, ILLINOIS
Elevation
712 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,712 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
3
Longest runway
09/27 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Aurora Muni sits in Chicago/Aurora, Illinois. Field elevation is 712 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is 6,501 ft on 09/27. The tower is open 0700-2100. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 09 and 33. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

J.A. Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. The airport remarks also note that fixed base operator services are available on 122.95 and 123.50. That is useful if you need ramp help or fuel coordination before arrival. The published remarks flag cracks and vegetative growth on runway 18/36. There is also rising ground near the runway 18 end. Seasonal crops are present in the Part 77 surfaces for 09/27 and 15/33, so keep an eye out on the arrival and departure path.

Lighting is worth planning for. MALSR serves 09 and 33. REIL is available on 18, 36, 15 and 27. When the tower is closed, HIRL are available on 15/33 and 09/27. MIRL on 18/36 are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and activate them. The airport has 800 ft limits for piston aircraft and 1,500 ft for jet aircraft. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KARR Aurora Muni?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives a different instruction.
What are the tower hours at Aurora Muni (KARR)?
The control tower is open from 0700 to 2100. Outside those hours, use CTAF 120.6 and expect the airport lighting notes to matter more for arrival planning.
Which ILS approaches are available at KARR?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 09 and 33.
What is the longest runway at KARR Aurora Muni?
Runway 09/27 is the longest at 6,501 ft. The other runways are 15/33 at 5,503 ft and 18/36 at 3,198 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at KARR?
J.A. Air Center is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (630) 584-3200 for current service details.
Is there anything to know about runway lighting at Aurora Muni?
Yes. MALSR is available for 09 and 33. REIL is available for 18, 36, 15 and 27. When the tower is closed, HIRL are available on 15/33 and 09/27. MIRL on 18/36 are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and activate them.
Are there runway or terrain issues to watch for at KARR?
The published remarks note large cracks and vegetative growth on runway 18/36. They also note rising ground near the runway 18 end, so brief the departure and landing path carefully.
Does KARR have noise or curfew restrictions?
Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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