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KC77

Poplar Grove Airport

Poplar Grove, IllinoisElevation 858 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 3,773 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,467 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 17176°T
Displaced threshold220 ft
RWY 35356°T
09/27
Dimensions
2,709 x 200 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 0990°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27270°T
Traffic patternLeft
12/30
Dimensions
3,773 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 12123°T
Displaced threshold500 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30303°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

Poplar Grove Airport is in Poplar Grove, Illinois. Field elevation 858 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBKAKE . THOMAS
Manager phone815-544-3471
AttendedDaily, SR–SS
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKC77
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.3229, -88.8363
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121
ROCKFORD APP/DEP
A/D
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
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

›APCH SLOPE IS 20:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
›CLSD WHEN SNOW COVERED EXCP TO SKI ACFT.
›CLSD WHEN SNOW COVERED EXCP TO SKI ACFT.
›CALM WIND RWY.
›ALT BLAKE THOMAS
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›CAUTION: IMPAIRED SIGHT CLNCS BTN RWY ENDS DUE TO ROLLING TRRN.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›NSTD LIRL DUE TO SPACING, INTST & NON-FRANGIBLE MOUNTINGS.
›APCH SLOPE IS 32:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
›MKD WITH THREE CONES ON EACH SIDE OF RWY.
›MKD WITH WHITE BARS UNDER NUMBERS; NO ARROWS.
›EMAIL ADDRESS: STEVE@POPLARGROVEAIRMOTIVE.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
›RWY 12/30 MARKINGS POOR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KC77 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KC77 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KC77. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KC77 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KC77. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KC77?
KC77 sits at 858 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KC77?
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.