Lowell
C97 · Lowell, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:17 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunrise | 06:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunset | 06:49 PM | 23:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:17 PM | 00:17Z |
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Runways
RWY 18RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 181° mag · 180° true
- Dimensions
- 3,041 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
- Displaced thr
- 775 ft
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the right downwind (heading 001°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 18
- Threshold elev
- 672 ft
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Approach obstacle
- Crops, 10 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- TDZ elevation
- 672 ft
Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,041 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
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By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 284.7 | KANKAKEE RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
EON 113.20 · CGT 114.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r098° / 13 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r168° / 17 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- C97
- Coordinates
- 41.2302, -87.5077
- Elevation
- 672 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- HUF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1980/08
- Distance from city
- 5 SW
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — 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
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 8 notes
General
- SNOW REMOVAL & MOWING WITH LARGE TRACTOR .
- DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- CALL FOR FUEL OR SVC BFR ARR - 219-613-4588.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Runways
- CROPS 75 FT E & 87 FT W OF CNTRLN.
- WHITE BARREL HALVES & LGT FIXTURES.
- WHITE BARREL HALVES & LGT FIXTURES.
Obstructions
- APCH SLOPE 15:1 FM DSPLCD THR; 65 FT TREE 985 FT & 110 FT R.
Nearby airports
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About C97
Lowell (C97) is an airport in Lowell, IN, at 672 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,041 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for C97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does C97 have a control tower?
No. Lowell is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at C97?
Lowell has 1 runway; the longest is 3,041 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is C97?
Lowell is in Lowell, IN, at an elevation of 672 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2302, -87.5077.
More about C97
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open C97 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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