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Paxton Airport

ICAO K1C1Local 1C1🇺🇸 Paxton
Coordinates
40.4490°N, 88.1277°W
Elevation
779 ft (237 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° W

Daylight today(Oct 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:40
Sunrise
07:07
Sunset
18:09
Civil dusk
18:37

About 11h 2m 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 Paxton Airport

Paxton Airport is a public use airport located 2 miles southwest of Paxton, Illinois, United States. The is airport owned by the 1C1 LLC.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced3,409 ft / 1,039 m50 ftAsph-fLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DCHAMPAIGN APP/DEP121.350 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2610 · effective Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Showing 2 of 2 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—771 ft—
Obstacle—725 ft—
Obstacle—771 ft—
Obstacle—768 ft—
Obstacle—764 ft—
Obstacle—761 ft—
Obstacle—778 ft—
Obstacle—751 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Paxton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paxton Airport located?

Paxton Airport is small airport located in Paxton, United States, at an elevation of 779 ft (237 m).

How many runways does Paxton Airport have?

Paxton Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,409 ft / 1,039 m.

What time zone is Paxton Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Paxton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Paxton Airport is approximately 3.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Paxton Airport?

The nearest airport to Paxton Airport is C D Maulding Airport (LL32), about 2.9 nm to the e, followed by Hasselbring Airport and Ted's Place Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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