KENL

VFR

CENTRALIA MUNI

CENTRALIA · ILLINOIS

Elev
534.1'
Longest RWY
5,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KENL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,534.1'
MSL · field 534.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KENL

Current METAR

Observed 00:55Z

KENL 280055Z AUTO 19013G21KT 10SM VCTS SCT035 SCT120 25/21 A2966 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W THRU N T02530205
Wind
190° @ 13G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.66 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,185 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 SE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ENL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GALEN MAHLE
Address
2331 E. CALUMET, CENTRALIA IL 62801

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 13 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,534 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 358°5,001 ftASPH36 R
09/2785° / 265°3,300 ftASPH09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)49', tree, 1608' from thr, 56' R of cntrln, slope 28
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)
0913', road, 470' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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
KENL · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

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 if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runways 09/27 and 18/36 with runway end identifier lights on runway 18/36. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway 27 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 9 markings are poor.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours call (920) 728-4417.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager email address is gmahle@cityofcentralia.org.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 618-267-7844.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KENL

Answer card
ICAO
KENL
Name
CENTRALIA MUNI
Location
CENTRALIA, ILLINOIS
Elevation
534.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,534.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Centralia Muni sits in Centralia, Illinois. Field elevation is 534.1 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 5,001 ft. Runway 09/27 is 3,300 ft. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and UNICOM is also 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current traffic pattern altitude in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. Airgo is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (618) 533-1643 for current services and availability.

A few published remarks matter for a first-time arrival. Runway 27 markings are faded. Runway 9 markings are poor. Medium intensity runway lights are active on both runways. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 18/36. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach flight service, Kansas City ARTCC is listed as the backup contact. With no tower and no published ILS, plan your arrival carefully and make your position reports early on CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KENL Centralia Muni?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 5,001 ft asphalt. Runway 09/27 is 3,300 ft asphalt.
Does KENL have a control tower?
No. KENL is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls. UNICOM is also 122.8.
Is there an ILS at Centralia Muni (KENL)?
No ILS approaches are published for KENL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the field elevation at KENL?
Field elevation is 534.1 ft MSL. That is the number to use when you brief the airport elevation.
What is the pattern altitude at KENL?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before flying in.
Which FBO is on the field at KENL?
Airgo is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (618) 533-1643 for current service details.
Are the runway lights available at KENL?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are active on runways 09/27 and 18/36. Runway end identifier lights are also on runway 18/36.
What should I know before landing at KENL for the first time?
Plan for a non-towered arrival with CTAF 122.8. The published remarks also note faded markings on runway 27 and poor markings on runway 9, so brief the runway carefully before taxi and landing.

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