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KC73

Dixon Municipal Charles R. Walgreen Field

Dixon, IllinoisElevation 785 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,897 ft

08/26
Dimensions
3,897 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0880°T
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26260°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
12/30
Dimensions
2,803 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 12121°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30301°T
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

Dixon Municipal Charles R. Walgreen Field is in Dixon, Illinois. Field elevation 785 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTYLER VENIER
Manager phone815-973-4200
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKC73
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.8339, -89.4440
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.050
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES

Communications

126
ROCKFORD APP/DEP
A/D
111.2
KANKAKEE RDO
RDO
123.05
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.050
CTAF
CTAF
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›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.
›SELF FUELING AVBL 24 HRS.
›FOR ATTENDANT CALL 815-667-0161 OR 815-440-6557. ADM BLDG ACCESS IS 24 HRS FOR RESTROOM.
›815-440-6186 MANAGER CELL NUMBER
›EMAIL ADDRESS: TYLER.VENIER@DISCOVERDIXON.ORG (ALL LOWER CASE)
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›HELIPAD PARKING DESIGNATION LOCATED AT NE CORNER OF RAMP/APRON AREA.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KC73 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KC73 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KC73. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KC73 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KC73. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KC73?
KC73 sits at 785 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KC73?
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.
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