1C8
Cottonwood Airport
Rockford, IllinoisElevation 741 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
Traffic patternRight
RWY 36
Displaced threshold400 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
Cottonwood Airport is in Rockford, Illinois. Field elevation 741 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRON VOSS
Manager phone779-771-1192
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA1C8
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2917, -89.1362
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
Traffic pattern alt300 ft MSL
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RWY 36 APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
›DSPLCD THLD MARKED WITH WHITE BARRELS & LGTS.
›TPA: 300 FT AGL ULTRALIGHTS, 800 FT AGL SNGL ENG.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›SEASONAL CROPS IN RY 18 PART 77 SFC 130 FT FROM RY END.
›NSTD LIRL S 2250 FT LGTD; VARIABLE INTST AND NON-FRANGIBLE MOUNTS.
›RY 36: +70' LGTD STADIUM POLES L & R 1300' FM RY END.
›MINOR REPAIRS AVBL ON REQ.
›EMAIL ADDRESS: COTTONWOODCORP@GMAIL.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 1C8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 1C8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 1C8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 1C8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 1C8?
1C8 sits at 741 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 1C8?
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.