KVYS · VYS
Illinois Valley Regional Airport Walter A Duncan Field
Peru, IllinoisElevation 654 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18180°T
RWY 36360°T
ILSLOCALIZER
Approach lightsODALS
07/25
RWY 0774°T
REILYes
RWY 25254°T
REILYes
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Illinois Valley Regional Airport Walter A Duncan Field is in Peru, Illinois. Field elevation 654 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCODY WILLIAMS
Manager phone815-223-2003
AttendedMAR-OCT MON-FRI, 0700–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKVYS / VYS
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.3519, -89.1531
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
120.025
AWOS 3
AWOS
123.75
CHICAGO CNTR
CNTR
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›WIRES AT SOUTH END OF RY ARE NOT THE CTLG OBSTN; APCH SLOPE IS 36:1 & MKD WITH ORANGE BALLS .
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›PRVDD 50:1 APCH CLNC IS MAINTAINED FOR RY 36.
›MIRL RY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RY 07/25; MIRL RY 07/25; ODALS RY 36; MIRL RY 18/36 - CTAF.
›FBO 815-223-2003.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KVYS have a METAR?
Yes. KVYS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KVYS have a TAF?
When KVYS 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 KVYS?
KVYS sits at 654 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KVYS?
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.