0C8

Cushing Field Ltd Airport

Newark, IllinoisElevation 640 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,831 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,831 x 180 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 18
Displaced threshold380 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Displaced threshold250 ft
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cushing Field Ltd Airport is in Newark, Illinois. Field elevation 640 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLARRY GEHRIG
Manager phone630-390-5024
AttendedNOV-APR ALL, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA0C8
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.5189, -88.6051
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

PRVDD RWY THRS ARE LCTD SO AS TO PRVD A MIN OBSTN CLRNC.
SEASONAL CROP
RWY 18/36 DTHR MKD WITH WHITE PAINTED WOOD WITH THLD LGT ADJ TO EACH MKR.
ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
NSTD LIRL; LGT INTST VARIES; NON FAA APVD L-800 SERIES.
FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
PLINE MARKED WITH ORANGE BALLS.
RWY 36 APCH RATIO 13:1 TO DTHR.
CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 0C8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 0C8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 0C8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 0C8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 0C8?
0C8 sits at 640 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 0C8?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.