FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(C73) Dixon Muni-Charles R Walgreen Field
1 rating | 1 review
Dixon, IL
(815) 973-4200
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round,Mon-Fri/0800-1700
FAA
Year-round,Sat/0800-1200
FAA
Year-round,Sun/On Call
FAA
Elevation:
785 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:23 am - 8:36 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:10 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
4:49 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.90
100LL (self)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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Services Offered:
$5.90 | 100LL | self
Location:
On field: N
Phone:
(815) 288-1485
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 123.05
Fees:
Tie Down, Other
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Local Attractions
Local Activities
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Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
(815) 288-4163
(815) 285-1917
(815) 288-5176
(815) 677-5882
C73
Shamrock Pub
Historic Dixon Theatre
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
Mr. Cab
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Runway 08/26
Dimensions:
3,897 × 75 ft
(1,188 × 23 m)
(1,188 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 12,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 08 | 26 |
| Elevation: | 781.5 ft | 784.3 ft |
| Heading: | 082° magnetic 080° true | 262° magnetic 260° true |
| Gradient: | 0.07% up | 0.07% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 12/30
Dimensions:
2,803 × 75 ft
(854 × 23 m)
(854 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 12,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 12 | 30 |
| Elevation: | 777 ft | 785 ft |
| Heading: | 123° magnetic 121° true | 303° magnetic 301° true |
| Gradient: | 0.29% up | 0.29% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: C73
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: C73
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NOTAM count: 7
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/143 | 06/15/2025 0124 | 09/14/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1008491) 415208.00N0893349.00W (5.6NM WNW C73) 1054.8FT (297.9FT AGL) U/S |
| 12/105 | 12/18/2024 2007 | 08/27/2025 2359 | SVC AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM DP/T UNREL |
| 05/048 | 05/07/2025 2103 | 07/07/2025 2359 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1009086) 415352.00N0893620.00W (8.1NM WNW C73) 1264.8FT (427.8FT AGL) U/S |
| 04/166 | 04/28/2025 0603 | 06/20/2025 0726 | OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2013-AGL-7517-OE) 415044N0892844W (1.6NM WNW C73) 852FT (198FT AGL) U/S |
| 05/037 | 05/06/2025 1955 | 08/31/2025 2359 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1228038) 415008.80N0892216.70W (3.3NM E C73) 1023.6FT (236.9FT AGL) U/S |
| 05/200 | 05/22/2025 2004 | 09/30/2025 2359 | SVC AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM U/S |
| 06/009 | 06/02/2025 1233 | RWY 26 PAPI U/S | |
Additional Remarks
For Clearance Delivery Contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Helipad Parking Designation Located At Northeast Corner of Ramp/Apron Area.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 41.83370, -89.44621
- 41° 50′ 1.3″ N, 89° 26′ 46.4″ W
- 41° 50.022′ N, 89° 26.773′ W
ARTCC:
Chicago (ZAU)
App/Depart Control Facility:
RFD
Chart:
NACO: Chicago Sectional
FSS:
Kankakee (IKK)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
02W (2010)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- low intensity: 3 clicks in 9 secs
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 9 secs
- high intensity: 7 clicks in 9 secs
AM
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.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
Light Aircraft 1585 MSL
AM
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 126.0 | Rockford | |
| AWOS-AV | 118.575T (815) 288-2039 | ||
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (630) 906-8921 | Chicago ARTCC | |
| CTAF | 123.05 | ||
| UNICOM | 123.05 |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Tyler Venier
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 973-4200 (Office)
Owner
City of Dixon
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-1485 (Office)
Remarks:
815-440-6186 Manager Cell Number
FAA
Email Address: Tyler.Venier@Discoverdixon.Org (All Lower Case)
FAA
Airport Reviews
Overall:
1 rating | 1 review
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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