KVYS

MVFR

ILLINOIS VALLEY RGNL-WALTER A DUNCAN FLD

PERU · ILLINOIS

Elev
654.2'
Longest RWY
5,999'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:39Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KVYS
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,654.2'
MSL · field 654.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KVYS

Current METAR

Observed 22:39Z

KVYS 272239Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM -DZ OVC026 19/16 A2961 RMK AO2
Wind
200° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,676 ft
Ceiling
2,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
VYS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CODY WILLIAMS
Address
ILLINOIS VALLEY RGNL ARPT, PERU IL 61354

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-FEB · MON-FRI · 0700-1700
  • MAR-OCT · MON-FRI · 0700-1700
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 10 kt
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,654 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored177° / 357°5,999 ftASPHStandard L
07/2571° / 251°3,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
36ODALS

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
KVYS · 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 pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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 Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • FBO phone number is 815-223-2003.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights for runway 07/25, use CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 07/25. Omni-directional approach lighting system is available for runway 36. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 18/36 on CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Wires at the south end of runway 18 are not the cataloged obstruction. The approach slope is 36 to 1 and marked with orange balls.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided 50 to 1 approach clearance is maintained for runway 36.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVYS

Answer card
ICAO
KVYS
Name
ILLINOIS VALLEY RGNL-WALTER A DUNCAN FLD
Location
PERU, ILLINOIS
Elevation
654.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,654.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,999 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
200° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Illinois Valley Rgnl-Walter A Duncan Fld sits in Peru, Illinois. Field elevation is 654.2 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 5,999 ft. There is no control tower, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 123.0. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. That matters if the weather is moving down. Plan for non-precision work or an alternate if ceilings are low. Midwest Avtech is on the field. They carry 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (815) 223-2003 for current services.

A few published remarks matter on arrival. Wires sit near the south end of runway 18. The approach slope there is marked with orange balls. Runway 36 has a 50 to 1 approach clearance note. Runway lighting is available on CTAF. Runway 36 also has an omnidirectional approach lighting system. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you are new to the field, brief the runway 18 end carefully and plan your lighting call before night ops.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KVYS?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern near 1,654 ft MSL based on the field elevation of 654.2 ft.
Does KVYS have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KVYS. If you need an instrument arrival, check the current Chart Supplement for the available non-ILS procedures before you launch.
Is KVYS towered or non-towered?
KVYS is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for position reports and traffic calls.
What are the runway lengths at KVYS?
KVYS has two asphalt runways. Runway 18/36 is 5,999 ft. Runway 07/25 is 3,999 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at KVYS?
Midwest Avtech is the on-field FBO. They carry 100LL and Jet A. Call (815) 223-2003 for current services before arrival.
Are there any runway 18 obstacles or approach issues at KVYS?
Yes. Published remarks note wires near the south end of runway 18. The approach slope there is marked with orange balls, so brief that end carefully.
How do I activate the runway lights at KVYS?
Runway lighting is available on CTAF. Published remarks say runway 18/36 lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the runway end identifier lights for runway 07/25.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KVYS?
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. That number is listed in the published remarks for the field.

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