KTAZ

VFR

TAYLORVILLE MUNI

TAYLORVILLE · ILLINOIS

Elev
622'
Longest RWY
4,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:19Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KTAZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,622'
MSL · field 622' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KTAZ

Current METAR

Observed 01:19Z

KTAZ 280119Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM SCT120 16/16 A2967 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E THRU S P0001
Wind
210° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,201 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 SW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
TAZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDY GOODALL
Address
1501 S. SPRESSER, TAYLORVILLE IL 62568

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 10 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,622 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 359°4,001 ftASPHStandard L
09R/27L90° / 270°3,501 ftASPH09R R
09L/27R90° / 270°1,933 ftTURF27R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PSIL(3°)
36PSIL(3°)
09RPSIL(3°)
27LPSIL(4°)
27R14', road, 22' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 18
KTAZ · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

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 St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017.Show FAA
  • There is a 172-foot lighted water tower located 3007 feet from the end of runway 27L and 488 feet to the left.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights are available on runways 09R, 18, and 27L. Pulsating visual approach slope indicators are available on runways 09R, 18, 27L, and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 09R/27L and 18/36. The medium intensity runway lights on runways 09R/27L operate on CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights on runways 18/36 are preset to low intensity and increase intensity on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is located on the north ramp and is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09LRunway 09L is marked with white rocks.Show FAA
  • 36The visual glide slope indicator on runway 36 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 09RThe visual glide slope indicator on runway 09R is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 27LThe visual glide slope indicator on runway 27L is unusable 6 degrees right and 8 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 18The visual glide slope indicator on runway 18 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left and right of the centerline. Operation is only permitted when runway lights are activated by CTAF.Show FAA
  • 27RThe approach ratio to the displaced threshold is 21 to 1 when considering a 28-foot building located 592 feet from the runway and 96 feet left of the centerline on runway 27R.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude is 600 feet above ground level for runway 09L/27R and 800 feet above ground level for runways 09R/27L and 18/36.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTAZ

Answer card
ICAO
KTAZ
Name
TAYLORVILLE MUNI
Location
TAYLORVILLE, ILLINOIS
Elevation
622 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,622 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Taylorville Muni sits in Taylorville, Illinois. Field elevation is 622 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 4,001 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. St Louis Approach handles clearance delivery. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published as a single field value. Use 600 ft AGL for runway 09L/27R. Use 800 ft AGL for runways 09R/27L and 18/36. That matters here because the field has mixed pavement and turf. It also has a few runway-specific notes that can catch a first-time visitor.

Taylorville Municipal Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Self-serve 100LL is on the north ramp. It is available 24 hours with a credit card. Runway 09L is marked with white rocks. Runway 27R has a displaced threshold note tied to a building near the approach path. Runway 36 has a visual glide slope indicator limitation near the centerline. Runway 18 lighting is only permitted when runway lights are activated by CTAF. The airport also has medium intensity runway lights on 09R/27L and 18/36. If you are planning a night arrival or a first visit, review the current Chart Supplement and brief the runway-specific lighting and obstacle notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTAZ by runway?
Pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL for runway 09L/27R. It is 800 ft AGL for runways 09R/27L and 18/36.
Does KTAZ have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Taylorville Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach picture before you file or launch.
Which runway is the longest at KTAZ?
Runway 18/36 is the longest. It is 4,001 ft asphalt.
Is Taylorville Muni towered?
No. KTAZ is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KTAZ?
Taylorville Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (217) 824-9313 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Taylorville Muni?
Yes. Self-serve 100LL is on the north ramp. It is available 24 hours with a credit card.
What runway lighting should I know about at KTAZ?
Runways 09R, 18 and 27L have activated runway end identifier lights. PAPI is available on 09R, 18, 27L and 36. The medium intensity lights on 09R/27L operate on CTAF.
Are there any runway notes or obstacles at KTAZ?
Yes. Runway 09L is marked with white rocks. Runway 27R has a displaced-threshold note tied to a building near the approach path. Runway 36 also has a visual glide slope limitation near the centerline.

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