Bresson Airport

C82 · Compton, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
769 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,590 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:42 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:22 AM10:22Z
Sunrise05:53 AM10:53Z
Sunset08:11 PM01:11Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:42 PM01:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:42 PM → 05:22 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:11 PM → 04:53 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,590 × 184 ft
TPA
1,569 ft MSL · 800 AGL · charted
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
292 ft
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,569 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
769 ft
Approach obstacle
Berm, 7 ft, 40 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Nstd.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

DPA 114.55 · JOT 112.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r255° / 34.5 NM
JOT · Joliet VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r289° / 37.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
C82
Coordinates
41.7625, -89.1015
Elevation
769 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
IKK
Attendance
ALL 0800-DUSK
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1951/07
Distance from city
4 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 123.0 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARK BRESSON
2764 HWY 30, COMPTON, IL
(815) 757-8840
Manager
MARK BRESSON
2764 HWY 30, COMPTON, IL
(815) 757-8840
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • ARPT CLSD WINTER MONTHS WHEN SNOW COVERED EXCEPT FOR SKI EQUIPPED ACFT.
  • RY 18/36 EDGE LGTS OTS INDEFLY.
  • RY 18 DSPLCD THLD LGTS OTS INDEFLY.
  • RY 36 DSPLCD THLD LGTS OTS INDEFLY.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Runways

  • & 36 DSPLCD THLDS MKD WITH TIRES & LGTS.

Lighting

  • FOR LIRL RWY 18/36 CALL 815-757-8840.
  • NSTD LIRL DUE TO NON-FRANGIBLE MOUNTINGS; SPACING AND INTENSITY.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 47:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
  • APCH RATIO 23:1 AT DSPLCD THR.

Nearby airports

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About C82

Bresson Airport (C82) is an airport in Compton, IL, at 769 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,590 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for C82, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does C82 have a control tower?

No. Bresson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at C82?

Bresson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,590 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is C82?

Bresson Airport is in Compton, IL, at an elevation of 769 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7625, -89.1015.

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