KMTO

VFR

COLES COUNTY MEML

MATTOON/CHARLESTON · ILLINOIS

Elev
722.3'
Longest RWY
6,501'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:33Z
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Before you fly into KMTO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,722.3'
MSL · field 722.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +13 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KMTO

Current METAR

Observed 02:33Z

KMTO 280233Z AUTO 18013G20KT 10SM VCTS -RA OVC100 16/15 A2971 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE0157 P0001 T01610150
Wind
180° @ 13G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,276 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
MTO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW FEARN
Address
432 AIRPORT ROAD, MATTOON IL 61938

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · M-F · 0700-2000
  • NOV-MAR · M-F · 0700-1900
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 13 kt
RWY 18
172°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 172° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,722 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29110° / 290°6,501 ftASPH11 R
06/2457° / 237°5,799 ftASPH06 R
18/36Favored172° / 352°1,098 ftTURF18 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
116,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
296,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'MALSR56', tree, 2592' from thr, 780' R of cntrln, slope 42
065,799'5,799'5,799'5,799'VASI 4-box left(3°)52', tree, 2139' from thr, 103' R of cntrln, slope 37
245,799'5,799'5,799'5,799'VASI 4-box left(3°)
181,080'1,080'1,080'1,080'
361,080'1,080'1,080'1,080'

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 29
LS · CAT I
MTO
111.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 29
KMTO · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,AMB,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
Yes

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 contact Champaign Approach at 217-355-4071. When approach is closed contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Airport surface condition is not monitored between 2300 Zulu and 1300 Zulu.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 29. REIL is activated for runways 06, 11, and 24. Medium intensity runway lighting is activated for runway 06/24 on CTAF. High intensity runway lighting is activated for runway 11/29 and increased intensity is available on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29The pavement classification number value for runway 11/29 is 2110/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 06/24The pavement classification number value for runway 06/24 is 680/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations having more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations having more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Corner stone markers indicate the length and width of runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Closed to scheduled aircraft operations greater than 9 passenger seats. Unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission to operate. Call the airport manager at 217-234-7120.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMTO

Answer card
ICAO
KMTO
Name
COLES COUNTY MEML
Location
MATTOON/CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Elevation
722.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,722.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
11/29 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Coles County Memorial Airport sits in Mattoon/Charleston, Illinois. Field elevation is 722.3 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is runway 11/29 at 6,501 ft. Runway 06/24 is 5,799 ft. Runway 18/36 is a 1,098 ft turf strip.

This is an untowered field. Traffic should use CTAF 122.7. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has one ILS approach to runway 29. That makes 29 the runway to study if the weather is coming down.

Coles County Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (217) 234-8146 for current service details. The published remarks also note MALSR on runway 29. REIL is available for runways 06, 11 and 24. Runway 11/29 has high-intensity lighting. Runway 06/24 has medium-intensity lighting on CTAF.

First-time visitors should pay attention to the published operating limits. Runway 18/36 is not available for certain larger passenger-carrying operations. Scheduled aircraft operations over 9 passenger seats are closed. Birds are also reported on and near the airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMTO?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KMTO have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 29.
Is Coles County Memorial Airport towered?
No. KMTO is untowered. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls.
Which runway is the longest at KMTO?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway at 6,501 ft. Runway 06/24 is 5,799 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at KMTO?
Coles County Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (217) 234-8146 for current service details.
What lighting is available at KMTO?
MALSR is activated for runway 29. REIL is activated for runways 06, 11 and 24. Runway 11/29 has high-intensity lighting. Runway 06/24 has medium-intensity lighting on CTAF.
Can larger passenger aircraft use runway 18/36 at KMTO?
No. Runway 18/36 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 seats. Scheduled aircraft operations over 9 passenger seats are closed.
Are there any operational cautions for flying into KMTO?
Birds are reported on and near the airport. The facts also note that airport surface condition is not monitored between 2300 Zulu and 1300 Zulu. Check current conditions before arrival.

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