DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport

DKB · KDKB · DeKalb, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
913 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,026 ft 02/20
Runways
2
Mag var
2W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:41 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:20 AM10:20Z
Sunrise05:51 AM10:51Z
Sunset08:10 PM01:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:41 PM01:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:41 PM → 05:20 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 04:51 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 111°downwind 021°base 291°final 201°45° entry20270209

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
201° mag · 199° true
Dimensions
7,026 × 100 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 021°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
904 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
29 ft
TDZ elevation
905 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k, Double wheel 80k.

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.075

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Chicago”
App/Dep
133.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
349.0APCH/P DEP/P

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 02
RunwayILS
RWY 02ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.95 (DJK) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

DPA 114.55 · JOT 112.30 · OBK 113.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r278° / 16.1 NM
JOT · Joliet VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r322° / 29.1 NM
OBK · Northbrook VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r245° / 37.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KDKB
Coordinates
41.9363, -88.7041
Elevation
913 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.075 · ☎ 815-748-2350
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
DKB
Attendance
NOV-FEB ALL 0800-1600; MAR-OCT ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/04
Distance from city
2 E

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Aerobatic Practice — to 5000AGL · SUNRISE TO SUNSET

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 02/20 PRESET LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MIRL RWY 09/27, PAPI RWYS 09 & 27, REIL RWYS 09, 27, & 20, AND MALSR RWY 02 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 02 & 20 OPERATE 24 HRS. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 20: 4-light PAPI (left) · 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 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, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Cargo, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF DEKALB
164 EAST LINCOLN HWY, DEKALB, IL
815-748-2000
Manager
BENJAMIN TROMPETER
3232 PLEASANT STREET, DEKALB, IL
815-748-8102
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
  • PRFERED CALM WIND RWY 02

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 02/20 PRESET LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MIRL RWY 09/27, PAPI RWYS 09 & 27, REIL RWYS 09, 27, & 20, AND MALSR RWY 02 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 02 & 20 OPERATE 24 HRS.

Fuel

  • 100LL 24 HR SELF SERVE WITH CREDIT CARD
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About KDKB

DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (DKB · KDKB) is an airport in DeKalb, IL, at 913 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,026 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDKB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KDKB have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KDKB?

DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,026 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KDKB?

DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport is in DeKalb, IL, at an elevation of 913 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9363, -88.7041.

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