C56

VFR

BULT FLD

MONEE · ILLINOIS

Elev
790.2'
Longest RWY
5,001'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of C56 BULT FLD showing runway layout — runways 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C56
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,790.2'
MSL · field 790.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +2 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF C56

C56 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIGQ (LANSING MUNI) · 11.6 NM away. Conditions at C56 may differ.

METAR · KIGQ

Observed 18:15Z

KIGQ 111815Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM SCT023 SCT030 OVC049 26/21 A2985 RMK AO2 T02630207
Wind
200° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,387 ft
Ceiling
4,900 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
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK THOMPSON
Address
28261 SOUTH KEDZIE AVE, MONEE IL 60449

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 5 kt
RWY 27
267°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 267° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,790 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored87° / 267°5,001 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2750', tree, 1204' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of C56 BULT FLD in MONEE, ILLINOIS, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
C56 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • BIRDS AND ANIMALS ON AND INVOF OF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL FUEL AVBL H24 W/CREDIT CARD.
  • AJET A AVBL AFT HR WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09RWY 27 12 FT ROAD 141 FT FM RWY END ON CL.
  • 27RWY 09 8 FT ROAD 156 FT RWY END CL.
  • 27CALM WND RWY.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • 3708-534-8282
  • MANAGEREMAIL ADDRESS: MTHOMPSON@BULTFIELD.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C56

Answer card
ICAO
C56
Name
BULT FLD
Location
MONEE, ILLINOIS
Elevation
790.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,790.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Bult Fld is in Monee, Illinois. The field elevation is 790.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 5,001 ft long and paved with concrete. This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern around 1,790.2 ft MSL. The on-field FBO is Bult Field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. Jet A is available after hours with prior arrangement.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway 09 has an 8-foot road 156 feet from the runway end on centerline. Runway 27 has a 12-foot road 141 feet from the runway end on centerline. Birds and animals are reported on and near the airport. Calm wind favors the runway noted in the remarks. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. This is a good field to brief carefully before arrival, especially if you are planning a night stop or a fuel stop in changing wind conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at C56 Bult Fld?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. For light piston traffic, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,790.2 ft MSL at this field.
Does Bult Fld have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for C56. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Is Bult Fld towered?
No. Bult Fld is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What is the longest runway at C56?
Runway 09/27 is the only runway. It is 5,001 ft long and concrete. That is the runway to plan around for performance and wind checks.
Which fuel types are available on the field at Bult Fld?
Bult Field is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. Jet A is available after hours with prior arrangement.
Are there runway end obstructions at C56?
Yes. Runway 09 has an 8-foot road 156 feet from the runway end on centerline. Runway 27 has a 12-foot road 141 feet from the runway end on centerline. Brief the rollout and departure path carefully.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Bult Fld?
The published remark says to contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 for clearance delivery. Use that number if you need a clearance before departure.
What should I know about wildlife at C56?
Birds and animals are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Expect a careful scan on taxi, takeoff and landing, especially at dawn and dusk.

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