KPPQ

VFR

PITTSFIELD PENSTONE MUNI

PITTSFIELD · ILLINOIS

Elev
709.8'
Longest RWY
4,000'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPPQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,709.8'
MSL · field 709.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +11 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KPPQ

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KPPQ 280415Z AUTO 30011G18KT 10SM SCT025 BKN032 17/13 A2981 RMK AO2 T01720127
Wind
300° @ 11G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,257 ft
Ceiling
3,200 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 NE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
PPQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN SCHULTZ
Address
29296 US HWY 54, PITTSFIELD IL 62363

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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300° · 11 kt
RWY 31
313°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 313° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,710 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored133° / 313°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)
31PAPI 2-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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13
KPPQ · 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 (bulk)
Not available

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

  • Taxiway lights are lighted exit arrows.Show FAA
  • Deer and migratory waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-service credit card fuel facility is available for 100LL.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Runway 13 markings are poor due to fading.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 markings are poor due to fading.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 PAPI operates continuously.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 PAPI operates continuously.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPPQ

Answer card
ICAO
KPPQ
Name
PITTSFIELD PENSTONE MUNI
Location
PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS
Elevation
709.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,709.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Pittsfield Penstone Muni is in Pittsfield, Illinois. Field elevation is 709.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 13/31, which is 4,000 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The on-field FBO is Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and JET A. A 24-hour self-serve credit card fuel facility is available for 100LL.

A few runway details matter here. Runway 13 and Runway 31 markings are reported as poor due to fading. Runway 13 and Runway 31 both have PAPIs that operate continuously. The medium intensity runway lights on 13/31 are preset low. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate the lights. Deer and migratory waterfowl are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. If you need current noise or operational guidance beyond these remarks, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KPPQ?
KPPQ has one runway, 13/31. It is 4,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does Pittsfield Penstone Muni have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published at KPPQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KPPQ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Is KPPQ towered?
No. KPPQ is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KPPQ?
The on-field FBO listed is Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (217) 285-6027 for current availability.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KPPQ?
Yes. The published remarks say a 24-hour self-service credit card fuel facility is available for 100LL.
What runway lighting should I expect at KPPQ?
Runway 13/31 has medium intensity lights preset on low. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate the runway lights. Both ends also have continuously operating PAPIs.
Are there any wildlife hazards at Pittsfield Penstone Muni?
Yes. Published remarks say deer and migratory waterfowl are on and near the airport. Plan for a careful scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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