KSFY

VFR

TRI-TOWNSHIP

SAVANNA · ILLINOIS

Elev
616.3'
Longest RWY
4,001'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSFY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,616.3'
MSL · field 616.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +5 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KSFY

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KSFY 272355Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM SCT032 SCT060 OVC070 19/16 A2955 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS 60015 T01920160 10234 20183
Wind
190° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.55 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,703 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
SFY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DALE BROWN
Address
8049 IL RT 84 SOUTH, SAVANNA IL 61074

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 8 kt
RWY 13
134°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 134° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,616 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored134° / 314°4,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3.4°)15', road, 310' from thr, 255' R of cntrln, slope 7
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
KSFY · 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
100LLMOGAS

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
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

  • Irrigation sprinkler system operates seasonally under runway 31.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate PAPI for runways 13 and 31 and taxiway lights on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for runway 13/31 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate, use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline on runway 13.Show FAA
  • 31PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and 9 degrees right of centerline on runway 31.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided threshold is located and marked to provide minimum 20 to 1 clearance over obstacles. A 250-foot primary surface establishes clearance of all obstacles. Farm equipment road is beyond the primary surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSFY

Answer card
ICAO
KSFY
Name
TRI-TOWNSHIP
Location
SAVANNA, ILLINOIS
Elevation
616.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,616.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Tri-Township Airport sits in Savanna, Illinois. Field elevation is 616.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 13/31, which is 4,001 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so a light piston pilot should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Tri-Township Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and MOGAS. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Departure and approach support is handled by Quad City on 125.95 and 257.8. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

There are a few operational details worth having in mind before you go. PAPI and taxiway lights are activated on CTAF. The runway lights on 13/31 are preset to low intensity. The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline on runway 13. On runway 31 it is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and 9 degrees right of centerline. The published remarks also note obstacle clearance near the threshold and seasonal irrigation sprinkler equipment under runway 31. Check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KSFY Tri-Township Airport?
KSFY has one runway, 13/31. It is 4,001 ft long and asphalt.
Does Tri-Township Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KSFY. Plan on using the current Chart Supplement for approach details before arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at KSFY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. For a light piston, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KSFY towered or uncontrolled?
KSFY has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls.
Which fuel types are available on the field at KSFY?
Tri-Township Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and MOGAS. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
How do I activate the runway lights and PAPI at KSFY?
The runway lights on 13/31 are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and activate the lights. PAPI and taxiway lights are also activated on CTAF.
What should I know about the PAPI at KSFY?
The PAPI on runway 13 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. On runway 31 it is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and 9 degrees right of centerline.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KSFY?
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. Departure and approach support is listed on 125.95 and 257.8 for Quad City.

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