Albertus Airport

FEP · KFEP · Freeport, IL · 859 ft elevation · var 0E · Towered

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KFEP / FEP
Coordinates: 42.2462, -89.5820
Elevation: 859 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 0E
Sectional chart: CHICAGO
Airport use: Public
Control tower: Yes
ARTCC: CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS): KANKAKEE
NOTAM facility: FEP
Attendance: MON-FRI 0830-1630; SAT 0900-1600
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1945/10
Distance from city: 3 SE

Weather

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

Event	Local (CDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	04:47 AM	09:47Z
Sunrise	05:22 AM	10:22Z
Sunset	08:38 PM	01:38Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	09:13 PM	02:13Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

09:13 PM → 04:47 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

09:38 PM → 04:22 AM

Plan a flight from KFEP

Destination (ICAO)

TAS (kt)Burn (gph)Reserve (hr)Wind from (°)Wind (kt)

Runway 06/24

5,504 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k, Double wheel 60k.

Heading: 054° mag · 54° true
Markings: nonprecision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (2.8°)
Traffic pattern: Left

Heading: 234° mag · 234° true
Markings: precision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (2.8°)
Approach lights: MALSR
Instrument approach: ILS/DME
Traffic pattern: Left

Runway 13/31

2,285 ft × 150 ft · Turf (Good)

Heading: 126° mag · 126° true
Markings: none
Traffic pattern: Left

Heading: 306° mag · 306° true
Markings: none
Traffic pattern: Left

Runway 18/36

2,404 ft × 150 ft · Turf (Good)

Heading: 179° mag · 179° true
Markings: none
Traffic pattern: Left

Heading: 359° mag · 359° true
Markings: none
Traffic pattern: Left

Communication frequencies

Service	Frequency	Notes
A/D	126	ROCKFORD APP/DEP
AWOS	119.025	AWOS 3
CLD	121.85	CLNC DEL
UNIC	122.8	CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAid	Type	Freq	Radial / Dist magnetic
PLL · Polo	VOR-DME	111.20	r348° / 17 NM
RFD · Rockford	VOR-DME	110.80	r273° / 17.1 NM
JVL · Janesville	VOR-DME	114.30	r226° / 28.2 NM

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Services

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns, hangars
Other services: Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner

CITY OF FREEPORT

CITY HALL , 314 W. STEPHENSON, 324 W. STEPHENSON, FREEPORT, IL

815-235-8200

Manager

JEFFREY MODICA

1255 E AIRPORT ROAD, FREEPORT, IL

815-232-1078

Remarks FAA

FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
MIRL RY 06/24 & TWY LGTS PRESET ON LOW INTST SS-SR; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RY 24 - CTAF. PAPI RYS 06 & 24 OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY.
TPA: 400 FT AGL ULTRALIGHTS, 800 FT AGL PISTON ACFT.
100 LL AVAILABLE 24HR SELF SERVICE
13/31 THLDS MKD WITH IN-GROUND CONC MARKERS.
18/36 THLDS MKD WITH IN-GROUND CONC MARKERS.

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