US-0534
Gaitros STOL Airport
Cerro Gordo, IllinoisElevation 683 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09
RWY 27
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Gaitros STOL Airport is in Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Field elevation 683 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSCOTT GAITROS
Manager phone217-521-5020
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0534
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.9423, -88.7333
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›FLIGHT OPERATIONS CAN BE CONDUCTED SAFELY AT THIS FACILITY PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: NO OBJECTION FROM AN AIRSPACE UTILIZATION STAND POINT. NO CONFLICT WITH DHS RADAR OR AIRPORT OBSTRUCTION SCREENING. THERE IS NO IFR EFFECT AS SINCE THERE ARE NO PROCEDURES PUBLISHED AT THE HELIPORT. SUGGEST INGRESS/EGRESS POINTS BE LIMITED TO VFR CONDITIONS NORTHWEST AND SOUTHEAST OF PROPOSED HELIPORT. LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THIS SITE, AIRCRAFT ARE ARRIVING AND DEPARTING AT MONTICELLO AIRPORT WITH GLIDERS IN THE VICINITY AND LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THIS SITE IS DECATUR AIRPORT ARE DESCENDING OUT OF 2200' AS LOW AS 877' TO LAND. IN THE CASE PROCEDURES ARE REQUESTED, PLEASE NOTE THAT PUBLICATION OF INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES CAN TAKE 18 TO 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE THAT ALL AIRPORT/HELIPORT INFORMATION AND SURVEY DATA IS IN THE SYSTEM AND VALIDATED. IF THE PROCEDURE IS TO BE A "SPECIAL THIRD PARTY DEVELOPED PROCEDURE" COORDINATION WITH THE AWO IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A PUBLICATION DATE. NOTE: ALL LOOT DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS MINIMUM STANDARDS AS CONTAINED IN THE AVIATION SAFETY RULES MUST BE MAINTAINED, REGARDLESS OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S AIRSPACE DETERMINATION. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE 5010-5 FORM IS THE ONLY METHOD THE FAA HAS FOR TRACKING THE EXISTENCE OF PRIVATE FACILITIES. FAILURE TO PROMPTLY RETURN ANY SUCH CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE FAA COULD RESULT IN THE ASSUMPTION THAT YOUR FACILITY IS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE...
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0534 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0534. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0534 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0534. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0534?
US-0534 sits at 683 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0534?
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.