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(KVYS) Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field

No ratings | 1 review
Peru, IL
(815) 223-2003

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Mar-Oct/Mon-Fri/0700-1700
FAA
Nov-Feb/Mon-Fri/0700-1700
FAA
Year-round,Sat-Sun/0800-1600
FAA
Runways:
18/36, 07/25

Longest paved runway: 5,999 ft (1,828 m)

Elevation:
654 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Hangar, Landing, Ramp, Tie Down, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Midwest Avtech, Inc.
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:46 am - 8:22 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:54 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:15 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.65
100LL (full)
$4.60
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Illinois Valley Rgnl-Walter A Duncan Fld


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

Starved Rock State Park

Verucchi's Ristorante

(815) 663-6431
VYS
Starved Rock State Park
Verucchi's Ristorante

Runway 18/36

Dimensions:
5,999 × 100 ft
(1,828 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 24,000 lbs
Double wheel: 70,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:1836
Elevation: 654.2 ft 637.5 ft
Heading: 183° magnetic
180° true
363° magnetic
360° true
Gradient: 0.28% down 0.28% up
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:n/a
  • Approach: Omni-directional ALS
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/a Localizer
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:
Wires At South End of Ry are not the Ctlg Obstn; Approach Slope is 36:1 & Mkd with Orange Balls .
FAA
n/a

Runway 07/25

Dimensions:
3,999 × 75 ft
(1,219 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 24,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0725
Elevation: 651 ft 649.8 ft
Heading: 077° magnetic
074° true
257° magnetic
254° true
Gradient: 0.03% down 0.03% up
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: VYS
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KVYS. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: VYS
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 9 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
5/5897 05/28/2025 1500
IAP ILLINOIS VALLEY RGNL-WALTER A DUNCAN FLD, PERU, IL. RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, AMDT 1A... TERMINAL ROUTE KELSI …
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07/001 07/10/2025 0814 08/24/2025 0813
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1054305) 412927.00N0891705.00W (10.3NM NW VYS) 1196.5FT (414.7FT AGL) U/S
06/007 06/25/2025 0528 08/09/2025 0736
OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2020-WTE-6306-OE) 411232N0890816W (8.5NM S VYS) 1216FT (525FT AGL) U/S
07/007 07/21/2025 0610 08/21/2025 1200
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1009165) 411536.20N0890425.00W (6.5NM SSE VYS) 954.4FT (298.2FT AGL) U/S
5/5901 05/28/2025 1501
IAP ILLINOIS VALLEY RGNL-WALTER A DUNCAN FLD, PERU, IL. RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, AMDT 1A... MISSED APPROACH INSTR…
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06/010 06/28/2025 1012 08/12/2025 1011
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1009713) 412045.20N0893053.40W (16.3NM W VYS) 943.2FT (300.2FT AGL) U/S
07/006 07/20/2025 0430 08/19/2025 2300
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1049368) 412430.00N0892341.00W (11.4NM WNW VYS) 1014.8FT (297.9FT AGL) U/S
06/011 06/29/2025 0413 08/14/2025 0411
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1008646) 412951.00N0890920.00W (8.9NM N VYS) 987.2FT (268.0FT AGL) U/S

Additional Remarks

FBO 815-223-2003.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 41.35014, -89.15294
  • 41° 21′ 0.5″ N, 89° 9′ 10.6″ W
  • 41° 21.008′ N, 89° 9.177′ W
ARTCC:
Chicago (ZAU)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Chicago Sectional
FSS:
Kankakee (IKK)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
03W (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • medium intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
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.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:

Light Aircraft 1500 MSL

AM
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
AWOS-3 120.025T
(815) 223-8442
Clearance Delivery Phone (630) 906-8921Chicago ARTCC
CTAF 123.0
UNICOM 123.0

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
High
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KVYS. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

METARs from this airport:

KVYS
VFR
Obsv:
11:35 PM GMT
(21 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.99 "Hg
Temp:
28.6 °C (83.5 °F)
Dew Pt:
24.8 °C (76.6 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KC75
22 nm SW
VFR
Obsv:
11:35 PM GMT
(21 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
090°
@ 3 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.98 "Hg
Temp:
28.2 °C (82.8 °F)
Dew Pt:
23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

No TAF reporting stations were found near KVYS.

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Cody Williams
Illinois Valley Rgnl Arpt
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2003 (Office)

Owner

City of Peru
1727 4Th Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2003 (Office)

Airport Reviews

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No ratings | 1 review
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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    5/18/15
    STEVEN L.
    Popped in today on a lunch run. There was no one in the office, but there was plenty of activity out in the shop! Bill happily set me up with a car for a run into town and sent his regards to the airport manager at my home base. When I returned, the …
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