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KARR · AUZ

Aurora Municipal Airport

Chicago/Aurora, IllinoisElevation 712 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 6,501 ft

15/33
Dimensions
5,503 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 15147°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 33327°T
ILSLOC/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
09/27
Dimensions
6,501 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0989°T
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 27269°T
Landing length (LDA)6,460 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
Dimensions
3,198 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (poor)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 18180°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36360°T
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Aurora Municipal Airport is in Chicago/Aurora, Illinois. Field elevation 712 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTEVE ANDRAS
Manager phone(630) 256-3120
AttendedDaily, 0600–2400
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKARR / AUZ
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.7719, -88.4757
Distance from city38 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · Jet A-1
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF120.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

133.5
APP/DEP
A/D
125.85
ASOS
ASOS
125.85
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
CLNC DEL
CLD
120.6
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND
GND
122.5
KANKAKEE RDO
RDO
120.6
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SEVERAL LARGE CRACKS & VEGETATIVE GROWTH.
›FBO SVCS ON FREQ 122.95 AND 123.50.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 09, 33; REIL RWY 18, 36,15, 27; TWY LGTS - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 15/33, 09/27; MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF.
›RISING GROUND +6 FEET.
›SEASONAL CROPS IN PART 77 SURFACES RUNWAY 9/27 & 15/33
›800 FT FOR PISTON ACFT, & 1500 FTFOR FOR JET ACFT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KARR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KARR have a METAR?
Yes. KARR is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KARR have a TAF?
When KARR issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KARR?
KARR sits at 712 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KARR?
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.