KMQB

VFR

MACOMB MUNI

MACOMB · ILLINOIS

Elev
705.7'
Longest RWY
5,100'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMQB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,705.7'
MSL · field 705.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +13 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KMQB

Current METAR

Observed 01:35Z

KMQB 280135Z AUTO 27013G17KT 10SM SCT049 BKN065 OVC090 18/18 A2967 RMK AO2 T01800180
Wind
270° @ 13G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,545 ft
Ceiling
6,500 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
MQB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LEE COBB
Address
16190 E 1300TH ST, MACOMB IL 61455

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT · 0800-1200
  • SUN · UNATTENDED

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 13 kt
RWY 27
269°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 269° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,706 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored89° / 269°5,100 ftASPHStandard L
18/36179° / 359°3,719 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)
27PAPI 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 · 1

RWY 27
LC
MQB
110.3
LOC RWY 27
KMQB · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,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

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runways 09 and 27 and taxiway lights, use the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is seasonal and closed from November 1 to May 1. Contact the airport manager at 309-833-3324.Show FAA
  • 18/36The turf runway width is 200 feet south of the intersection with runway 09/27.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09The Precision Approach Path Indicator is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the runway centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMQB

Answer card
ICAO
KMQB
Name
MACOMB MUNI
Location
MACOMB, ILLINOIS
Elevation
705.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,705.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Macomb Muni sits in Macomb, Illinois. The field elevation is 705.7 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 09/27 at 5,100 ft on asphalt. Runway 18/36 is turf at 3,719 ft. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

There is one ILS approach to runway 27. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston ops unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Jet Air, Inc. is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (309) 833-3324 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter for planning. The PAPI on runway 09 is unusable more than 8 degrees right of centerline. Runway 18/36 is seasonal. It is closed from November 1 to May 1. The turf width is 200 feet south of the intersection with runway 09/27. Runway 09/27 has high intensity lights preset to low. Use CTAF to raise intensity and bring on runway end identifier lights and taxiway lights. This is a non-towered field, so standard self-announce discipline matters. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I expect to use at KMQB for the ILS?
The published ILS is to runway 27. The asphalt runway 09/27 is 5,100 ft long, so that is the main paved runway to plan around.
What is the pattern altitude at Macomb Muni?
The facts do not publish a special pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KMQB towered or uncontrolled?
KMQB is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8, so self-announce early and keep a sharp scan in the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at KMQB?
Jet Air, Inc. is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (309) 833-3324 before arrival for current service details.
Is runway 18/36 open year-round at Macomb Muni?
No. Runway 18/36 is seasonal and closed from November 1 to May 1. Verify current field status with the airport manager before planning a turf arrival.
What should I know about the runway lights at KMQB?
Runway 09/27 has high intensity lights preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the runway end identifier lights and taxiway lights.
Are there any approach or visual issues to watch for on runway 09?
Yes. The PAPI on runway 09 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the runway centerline. Stay aligned and verify glidepath cues carefully on final.
What is the longest runway at Macomb Muni?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 5,100 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan on for most arrivals and departures.

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