KSLO

VFR

SALEM-LECKRONE

SALEM · ILLINOIS

Elev
573.2'
Longest RWY
4,098'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSLO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,573.2'
MSL · field 573.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KSLO

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KSLO 280235Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM VCTS SCT007 SCT011 OVC090 17/17 A2973 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0001 T01690169
Wind
140° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,186 ft
Ceiling
9,000 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
SLO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT L.TATE JR
Address
1100 AIRPORT RD, SALEM IL 62881

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 8 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,573 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 359°4,098 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box right(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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KSLO · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
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 contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the precision approach path indicator and runway end identifier lights on runway 18/36, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is self-serve with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Runway 36 precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 8 degrees left and right of centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSLO

Answer card
ICAO
KSLO
Name
SALEM-LECKRONE
Location
SALEM, ILLINOIS
Elevation
573.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,573.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,098 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Salem-Leckrone Airport sits in Salem, Illinois. The field elevation is 573.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 4,098 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field that works out to about 1,573 ft MSL. Magnetic variation is 1°, so keep that in mind when you are briefing runway alignment.

Tate's Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available with credit card. The published remarks also note that runway 18/36 lighting is preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase the lights and to activate the PAPI and runway end identifier lights. The PAPI on runway 36 is unusable more than 8 degrees left or right of centerline.

For a first-time arrival, the big things are simple. This is an uncontrolled field with one runway, so listen closely on CTAF and watch for local traffic. If you need clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated lighting notes or other operational changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KSLO and how long is it?
KSLO has one runway, 18/36. It is 4,098 ft long and asphalt.
Does Salem-Leckrone Airport have a control tower?
No. KSLO is non-towered, so pilots use CTAF 122.725 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KSLO?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,573 ft MSL at this field.
Does KSLO have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KSLO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR arrivals.
Which FBO is on the field at KSLO?
Tate's Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Salem-Leckrone Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is self-serve with credit card.
How do you activate the runway lights at KSLO?
Runway 18/36 lights are preset to low intensity. Use the common traffic advisory frequency to increase intensity. Use it to activate the PAPI and runway end identifier lights.
What should I know before flying a first arrival into KSLO?
It is an uncontrolled airport with one runway and no published ILS. Listen carefully on CTAF 122.725. Brief the lighting notes for runway 18/36. Verify any current clearance or operational details with the current Chart Supplement.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into KSLO with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial