C81

LIFR

CAMPBELL

GRAYSLAKE · ILLINOIS

Elev
788'
Longest RWY
3,573'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:28Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C81
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,588'
MSL · field 788' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +15 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF C81

C81 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUGN (WAUKEGAN NTL) · 10.9 NM away. Conditions at C81 may differ.

METAR · KUGN

Observed 18:28Z

KUGN 271828Z 09015G26KT 2 1/2SM -RA BR BKN003 BKN047 OVC085 12/11 A2960 RMK AO2 PK WND 10026/1825 LTG DSNT S PRESFR P0009 T01170111
Wind
090° @ 15G26 kt
Visibility
0.5 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,014 ft
Ceiling
300 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
CHICAGO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,588 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DEAN MOHOMMAD
Address
22731 W. TOWNLINE ROAD, GRAYSLAKE IL 60030

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0830-1600
  • SAT-SUN · UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 15 kt
RWY 09
088°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 088° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,588 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2456° / 236°3,573 ftASPH-TURFStandard L
09/27Favored88° / 268°3,270 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0616', trees, 253' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 15
2478', tree, 1540' from thr, 86' R of cntrln, slope 17
09TRIL(4°)
27TRIL(4°)

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)-B
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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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

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

  • Taxiways have nonstandard spacing and clearances in the vicinity of the ramp apron.Show FAA
  • There are unlighted power lines 167 feet above ground level three quarters of a mile south of runway 09/27.Show FAA
  • Numerous migratory birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go landings are permitted.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runways 09 and 27 have nonstandard tri-color visual approach slope indicators on the outside of the runway in indefinite locations.Show FAA
  • 06/24Runway southwest is 1000 feet turf-gravel.Show FAA
  • 09/27Low intensity runway lights have spacing and light intensity that varies.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24There is a plus 15 foot road adjacent to runway 24 end left and right.Show FAA
  • 24Runway 24 has a nonstandard displaced threshold white stripe marking only. It is marked for runway 06 on the southwest beginning of the paved surface.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 09 has a nonstandard tri-color visual approach slope indicator operating from dusk to dawn.Show FAA
  • 27Runway 27 has a nonstandard tri-color visual approach slope indicator operating from dusk to dawn.Show FAA
  • 24The approach ratio is 23 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 24.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is pjk201@aol.com all lower case.Show FAA
  • 06/24Pavement on runway 06/24 has several areas of depressions. Runway edges drop off in excess of 2 inches.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C81

Answer card
ICAO
C81
Name
CAMPBELL
Location
GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS
Elevation
788 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,588 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,573 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
090° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Campbell Airport sits in Grayslake, Illinois. The field elevation is 788 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 06/24 at 3,573 ft. Runway 09/27 is 3,270 ft. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,588 ft MSL.

Campbell Airport is a good place to brief carefully before arrival. The published remarks call out nonstandard taxiway spacing near the ramp apron. They also note unlighted power lines 167 ft AGL about three quarters of a mile south of runway 09/27. Runway 24 has a displaced threshold marking issue. Runway 06/24 also has pavement depressions and edge drop-offs greater than 2 inches. Birds are reported in the area. No touch-and-go landings are permitted.

Campbell Airport has one on-field FBO. Campbell Airport carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (847) 223-2200 for current service details. Chicago Approach handles clearance delivery. The published contact number is 847-289-0926. The airport uses CTAF 122.7 and UNICOM 122.7. If you are planning a first visit, review the current Chart Supplement for any operational changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at C81 Campbell Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 1,588 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Campbell Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for C81. Check the current Chart Supplement if you need the latest approach picture before departure.
Which runway is the longest at Campbell Airport?
Runway 06/24 is the longest runway at 3,573 ft. Runway 09/27 is 3,270 ft.
Is Campbell Airport towered?
No. C81 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 and UNICOM 122.7 for local traffic calls.
What fuel is available on the field at C81?
Campbell Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call the field directly at (847) 223-2200 for current service details.
Are there any runway or taxiway issues at Campbell Airport?
Yes. The published remarks note nonstandard taxiway spacing near the ramp apron. Runway 06/24 also has pavement depressions and edge drop-offs greater than 2 inches.
Are touch-and-go landings allowed at C81?
No. The published remarks say touch-and-go landings are not permitted. Plan full-stop operations only.
What should I know before flying into Campbell Airport for the first time?
Watch for birds in the area. Also note the unlighted power lines south of runway 09/27 and the displaced threshold marking issue on runway 24. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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