Aurora Municipal (KARR)

Chicago/Aurora, IL

Airport Information

Flight Category:
Unavailable
Winds:
Unavailable
Clouds:
Unavailable
Visibility:
Unavailable
Elevation:
712.0 ft (217.0 m)
Ctrl Tower:
Yes (0700-2100)
Runways:
09/27 (6501x100)
15/33 (5503x100)
18/36 (3198x75)
Aurora Municipal Pilot Reviews:

Smith

October 7, 2024

Excellent airport, but exercise caution when bringing student pilots here for pattern work, as one of the controllers seems impatient with student pilots learning to communicate wi...

Jackson

September 22, 2024

KARR served as a necessary fuel stop for my flight. When filing from KARR to KFCM (Minnesota) at 10,000 feet, I was initially assigned both a Departure Procedure and a Standard Ter...

FBOs & Fuel

Fuel:
100LL
$6.59
Full Service
Fees:
Preheat:
$15.00
Deicing:
From $17.00
Facility:
From $150.00 (turboprop)
Pricing is the lowest per category. Always confirm with FBO staff.
J. A. Air Center FBO Pilot Reviews:

David

November 29, 2024

A big thank you to J.A. We landed with a turbo commander and had a flat tire. They were able to pull us off the runway with two tugs. I appreciate the creative solution and steppin...

Lee

October 12, 2024

Concerning practices observed. They confused us when taxing toward the ramp, signaling us to approach them even though we were scheduled to work with REVV Aviation. Upon returning ...

Runway Information

Identifier:
RWY 09
Dimensions:
6501x100
Surface:
Asphalt
Elevation:
706.8ft
Traffic Pattern:
Left
Approach Lighting:
Standard approach lighting
Displaced Threshold:
0ft
09

Recent Arrivals

Recent Departures

Radio Frequencies

ATIS:
125.85 MHz
Tower:
120.6 MHz
CTAF:
120.600 MHz
Ground:
121.7 MHz
Chicago Approach:
133.5
Chicago Departure:
133.5
Chicago Clearance Delivery (WHEN AURORA TWR CLSD):
121.7 MHz

Remarks

APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt malsr runway 09, 33; reil runway 18, 36,15, 27; taxiway lights - CTAF. when atct closed hirl runway 15/33, 09/27; mirl runway 18/36 preset low intensity, to incr intensity & actvt - CTAF.

Commercial Services: 800 ft for piston aircraft, & 1500 ftfor for jet aircraft.

Runway 18/36 Surface: Several large cracks & vegetative growth.

Runway 18 obstruction close in: Rising ground +6 feet.

Seasonal crops in part 77 surfaces runway 9/27 & 15/33

UNICOM Frequency: FBO svcs on freq 122.95 and 123.50.