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Small airport

Macomb Municipal Airport

IATA MQBICAO KMQBLocal MQB🇺🇸 Macomb
Coordinates
40.5201°N, 90.6524°W
Elevation
707 ft (215 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:34
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 50m 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 Macomb Municipal Airport

Macomb Municipal Airport is a public airport located three statute miles (5 km) north of the central business district of Macomb, a city in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. It is owned by the Macomb Airport Authority.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KMQB

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
09 / 275,100 ft / 1,554 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
18 / 363,719 ft / 1,134 m190 ftGrsUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3119.025 MHz
CNTRCHICAGO CNTR135.600 MHz
RDOKANKAKEE RDO122.150 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.

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

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOWARD EAST 0700-2200 SUN-SAT & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger9000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle292 ft758 ft
Obstacle292 ft771 ft
Obstacle292 ft778 ft
Obstacle292 ft771 ft
Obstacle292 ft758 ft
Obstacle292 ft741 ft
Obstacle292 ft768 ft
Obstacle292 ft633 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Macomb Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Macomb Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Macomb Municipal Airport is KMQB, and its IATA code is MQB.

Where is Macomb Municipal Airport located?

Macomb Municipal Airport is small airport located in Macomb, United States, at an elevation of 707 ft (215 m).

How many runways does Macomb Municipal Airport have?

Macomb Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,100 ft / 1,554 m.

What time zone is Macomb Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Macomb Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Macomb Municipal Airport is approximately 1.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Macomb Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Macomb Municipal Airport is Smith Airport (LL27), about 4.2 nm to the sse, followed by Runyan Aviation Airport and Earp Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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