KDKB

VFR

DE KALB TAYLOR MUNI

DE KALB · ILLINOIS

Elev
912.6'
Longest RWY
7,026'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDKB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,912.6'
MSL · field 912.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +21 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KDKB

Current METAR

Observed 22:15Z

KDKB 272215Z AUTO 19021G27KT 10SM SCT030 OVC039 19/16 A2962 RMK AO2 T01930157
Wind
190° @ 21G27 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.62 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,984 ft
Ceiling
3,900 ft AGL
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 E
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
DKB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BENJAMIN TROMPETER
Address
3232 PLEASANT STREET, DEKALB IL 60115

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-FEB · 0800-1600
  • MAR-OCT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 21 kt
RWY 20
197°M
Head/Tail
+21 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 197° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,913 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored17° / 197°7,026 ftASPHStandard L
09/2788° / 268°4,201 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR21', rr, 1237' from thr, 650' R of cntrln, slope 50
20PAPI 4-box left(3°)
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)
27PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', tree, 1464' from thr, 170' R of cntrln, slope 31

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 · 1

RWY 02
LD · CAT I
DJK
109.95
ILS OR LOC RWY 02
KDKB · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Preferred calm wind runway is 02.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 02/20 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27, precision approach path indicators on runways 09 and 27, runway end identifier lights on runways 09, 27, and 20, and the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 02, use the CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 02 and 20 operate 24 hours.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours self-serve with credit card.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDKB

Answer card
ICAO
KDKB
Name
DE KALB TAYLOR MUNI
Location
DE KALB, ILLINOIS
Elevation
912.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,912.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 7,026 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 21 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

De Kalb Taylor Muni is in De Kalb, Illinois. Field elevation is 912.6 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 7,026 ft on 02/20. There is no control tower, so plan on CTAF self-announce work on 122.7. The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 02 has the published ILS. That matters if you are planning an instrument arrival in marginal weather. The field also has a preferred calm wind runway of 02. Medium intensity runway lights on 02/20 are preset to low intensity. If you need more lighting on 09/27, use the CTAF to activate it. Use the CTAF to activate the PAPI and runway end lights on those ends. The PAPI on 02 and 20 operates 24 hours.

DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours self-serve with credit card. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926. First-time arrivals should pay attention to the non-towered traffic flow, the ILS on 02 and the lighting setup if arriving after dark.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I expect to use at KDKB in calm winds?
The published preferred calm wind runway is 02. That is the first runway to consider when winds are light or variable.
What is the longest runway at De Kalb Taylor Muni?
Runway 02/20 is the longest at 7,026 ft. It is asphalt, so it is the main runway to plan around for heavier aircraft or instrument arrivals.
Does KDKB have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach for runway 02. If you are shooting an instrument arrival, verify the current procedure in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Is De Kalb Taylor Muni towered?
No. KDKB has no control tower, so use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
What is the pattern altitude at KDKB?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel is available on the field at KDKB?
The on-field FBO is De Kalb Taylor Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours self-serve with credit card.
How do I get clearance delivery at KDKB?
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926. That is the published contact in the facts provided.
How do the runway lights work at KDKB after dark?
Runway 02/20 medium intensity lights are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the lighting on 09/27. Use the CTAF to activate the PAPI and runway end lights on the applicable ends.

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