ILLINOIS VALLEY RGNL-WALTER A DUNCAN FLD (KVYS)
Peru, Illinois · La Salle County · 1 miles E of city
Illinois Valley Rgnl-Walter A Duncan Fld (KVYS) is a non-towered public-use airport in Peru, Illinois at 654 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 5,999 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Regional) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierVYS
ICAO identifierKVYS
Elevation654.2 ft MSL
Latitude41.35014° N
Longitude89.15294° W
Magnetic variation3W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Regional
Based aircraft53
Planned development (2025–29)$11,869,851
Sectional chartCHICAGO
ARTCCChicago Center
Flight ServiceKankakee
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1985/11
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityVYS
AttendedNOV-FEB / MON-FRI / 0700-1700; MAR-OCT / MON-FRI / 0700-1700; ALL / SAT-SUN / 0800-1600
ManagerCody Williams
Manager phone815-223-2003
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,999 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | — |
| 18/36 | 5,999 × 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | 36: ODALS |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| MAZON RCAG | 123.75 | — |
| MAZON RCAG | 259.1 | — |
| CTAF | 123.0 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.0 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3 · 815-223-8442
Airport remarks
- PRVDD 50:1 APCH CLNC IS MAINTAINED FOR RY 36.
- FBO 815-223-2003.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- MIRL RY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RY 07/25; MIRL RY 07/25; ODALS RY 36; MIRL RY 18/36 - CTAF.
- WIRES AT SOUTH END OF RY ARE NOT THE CTLG OBSTN; APCH SLOPE IS 36:1 & MKD WITH ORANGE BALLS .
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Four Star Family Restaurant - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner1.1 mi
- Subway1.4 mi
- Applebee's1.4 mi
- Pizza Hut Delivery1.4 mi
- Buffalo Wild Wings1.4 mi
- Steak 'n Shake1.5 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
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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