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Cairo Regional Airport

IATA CIRICAO KCIRLocal CIR🇺🇸 Cairo
Coordinates
37.0645°N, 89.2196°W
Elevation
321 ft (98 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:21
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
20:16
Civil dusk
20:46

About 14h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cairo Regional Airport

Cairo Regional Airport, is a county-owned public-use airport located 4 nautical miles northwest of the central business district of Cairo, Illinois, a city in Alexander County, Illinois, United States. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023, in which it is categorized as a local general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCIR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 324,001 ft / 1,220 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
02 / 203,200 ft / 975 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3118.025 MHz
CNTRMEMPHIS CNTR133.650 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cairo Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cairo Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Cairo Regional Airport is KCIR, and its IATA code is CIR.

Where is Cairo Regional Airport located?

Cairo Regional Airport is small airport located in Cairo, United States, at an elevation of 321 ft (98 m).

How many runways does Cairo Regional Airport have?

Cairo Regional Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,001 ft / 1,220 m.

What time zone is Cairo Regional Airport in?

Cairo Regional Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cairo Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cairo Regional Airport is approximately 2.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cairo Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Cairo Regional Airport is Thompson Flying Service Airport (US-6200), about 10.4 nm to the sw, followed by Mississippi County Airport and Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cairo Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.