Cairo Regional Airport

CIR · KCIR · Cairo, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
322 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,001 ft 14/32
Runways
2
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:30 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:36 AM10:36Z
Sunrise06:04 AM11:04Z
Sunset08:01 PM01:01Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:30 PM01:30Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:30 PM → 05:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:01 PM → 05:04 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 052°downwind 322°base 232°final 142°45° entry14203202

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
142° mag · 142° true
Dimensions
4,001 × 100 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 322°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
314 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
26 ft
TDZ elevation
322 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 35k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.025

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
133.65 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
292.15PADUCAH RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

CNG 113.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CNG · Cunningham VOR/DME 113.10 · 78X Low r277° / 18.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCIR / CIR
Coordinates
37.0645, -89.2196
Elevation
322 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.025 · ☎ 618-734-9173
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CIR
Attendance
MON-SAT 0900-1700; SUN IRREG
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1950/09
Distance from city
4 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RY 14/32 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF. MIRL RY 02/20 BY PRIOR REQ ONLY CALL 618-734-0600. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 4-light PAPI (left).

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALEXANDER COUNTY AIRPORT
PO BOX 26, CAIRO, IL
618-734-1491
Manager
CHARLES WADE
P O BOX 26, CAIRO, IL
618-734-0600
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting

  • MIRL RY 14/32 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF. MIRL RY 02/20 BY PRIOR REQ ONLY CALL 618-734-0600.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HRS.
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About KCIR

Cairo Regional Airport (CIR · KCIR) is an airport in Cairo, IL, at 322 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCIR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCIR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KCIR?

Cairo Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCIR?

Cairo Regional Airport is in Cairo, IL, at an elevation of 322 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.0645, -89.2196.

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