KFWC

VFR

FAIRFIELD MUNI

FAIRFIELD · ILLINOIS

Elev
434.4'
Longest RWY
4,000'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFWC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,434.4'
MSL · field 434.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KFWC

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KFWC 280115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN034 OVC046 19/18 A2971 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NW T01890176
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,279 ft
Ceiling
3,400 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 W
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
FWC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TRAVIS WILLIAMS
Address
CITY HALL 109 NE 2ND ST, FAIRFIELD IL 62837

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 09
089°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 089° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,434 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2789° / 269°4,000 ftASPHStandard L
18/36180° / 0°1,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PSIL(3°)
27PSIL(3°)
3614', road, 323' from thr, 136' R of cntrln, slope 8

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

NDB RWY 09
KFWC · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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 Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate medium intensity runway lights for runway 09/27, use runway 09 runway end identifier lights frequency 123.05.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Runway 36 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 09The precision approach path indicator lights are unusable beyond 6 degrees right and left of the runway centerline on runway 09.Show FAA
  • 27The precision approach path indicator lights are unusable beyond 6 degrees right and left of the runway centerline on runway 27.Show FAA
  • 36The approach slope for runway 18/36 is 23 to 1 to the runway 36 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For attendant out of regular hours, call the number located at the fixed base operator entrance.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFWC

Answer card
ICAO
KFWC
Name
FAIRFIELD MUNI
Location
FAIRFIELD, ILLINOIS
Elevation
434.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,434.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Fairfield Muni is in Fairfield, Illinois. The field elevation is 434.4 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 4,000 ft on 09/27. There is no control tower, so expect non-towered traffic procedures on CTAF 123.05. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The airport sits in open southern Illinois terrain, so runway alignment and wind matter more than elevation. Runway 18 and Runway 36 both have faded markings. The PAPI on 09 and 27 is only usable within 6 degrees left or right of centerline. The 18/36 runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use 123.05 to increase intensity for 09/27 lighting.

Fairfield Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (618) 842-9587 for current service details or after-hours help. One operational note stands out. The approach slope for Runway 18/36 is 23 to 1 to the Runway 36 end. That is worth checking before you plan a low approach or short final on that side.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KFWC Fairfield Muni?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 4,000 ft asphalt. That is the main runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Is there an ILS at Fairfield Muni (KFWC)?
No ILS approaches are published for KFWC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at KFWC?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KFWC. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is KFWC towered or non-towered?
KFWC has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.
Which runway markings or lighting issues should I know about at KFWC?
Runway 18 markings are faded. Runway 36 markings are faded too. The PAPI on 09 and 27 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left or right of centerline.
What fuel is available on the field at Fairfield Muni?
The on-field FBO is Fairfield Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (618) 842-9587 for current service details.
Are there any runway lighting notes for night operations at KFWC?
Runway 18/36 medium intensity lights are preset on low intensity. Use runway 09 end identifier lights frequency 123.05 to increase intensity and activate medium intensity lights for 09/27.
Are there any special approach or obstruction notes for Runway 18/36?
Yes. The published approach slope for Runway 18/36 is 23 to 1 to the Runway 36 end. Review that before planning a low approach or a tight final.

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