DIXON MUNI-CHARLES R WALGREEN FLD (C73)
Dixon, Illinois · Lee County · 1 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifierC73
Elevation785 ft MSL
Latitude41.83370° N
Longitude89.44621° W
Magnetic variation2W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft23
Planned development (2025–29)$20,348,465
Sectional chartCHICAGO
ARTCCChicago Center
Flight ServiceKankakee
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityIKK
AttendedALL / MON-FRI / 0800-1700; ALL / SAT / 0800-1200; ALL / SUN / ON CALL
ManagerTyler Venier
Manager phone815-973-4200
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,897 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 26: P4L |
| 12/30 | 2,803 × 75 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.05 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.05 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 126.0 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 327.0 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-AV · 815-288-2039
Airport remarks
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- HELIPAD PARKING DESIGNATION LOCATED AT NE CORNER OF RAMP/APRON AREA.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- 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.
- FOR ATTENDANT CALL 815-667-0161 OR 815-440-6557. ADM BLDG ACCESS IS 24 HRS FOR RESTROOM.
- EMAIL ADDRESS: TYLER.VENIER@DISCOVERDIXON.ORG (ALL LOWER CASE)
- 815-440-6186 MANAGER CELL NUMBER
- SELF FUELING AVBL 24 HRS.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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