C73 — Dixon Muni-Charles R Walgreen FLD
Dixon, IL · Elevation 785 ft · 41.8337, -89.4462
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,897 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 08 82° / 26 262° | 26 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 12/30 | 2,803 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | Medium intensity | 12 123° / 30 303° | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 123.05 MHz
- AWOS
- 118.575 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 126 MHz — Rockford Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 327 MHz — Rockford Approach/Departure
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT 0800-1200; SUN ON CALL
- Magnetic variation
- 2°W (2010)
- Flight service
- Kankakee FSS (IKK) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- IKK ↗
Remarks (4)
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- MIRL RY 12/30 PRESET ON LOW INTST SS-SR; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MIRL RY 08/26, REIL RY 08, PAPI RY 26 - CTAF.
- HELIPAD PARKING DESIGNATION LOCATED AT NE CORNER OF RAMP/APRON AREA.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for C73?
- The CTAF at C73 is 123.05 MHz.
- How long is the runway at C73?
- C73 has 2 runways; the longest is 3,897 ft.
- Does C73 have fuel?
- Yes — C73 has 100LL available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves C73?
- Kankakee FSS (IKK) serves C73. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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- KFEP — Albertus — 29 mi
- KRFD — Chicago/rockford INTL — 31 mi
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