AURORA MUNI
CHICAGO/AURORA, IL
KARR Aurora Municipal Airport operates at 712 feet elevation in Chicago/Aurora, Illinois with a control tower. The facility features three runways on concrete and asphalt surfaces. Runway 09/27 measures 6,501 feet by 100 feet on concrete, runway 15/33 extends 5,503 feet by 100 feet on concrete, and runway 18/36 is 3,198 feet by 75 feet on asphalt. This multi-runway configuration provides excellent operational flexibility. Fuel options include 100 octane and A1+ Avgas.
Instrument approaches include ILS/LOC, RNAV (GPS), and LOC procedures with six published approaches available. Radio support is comprehensive with ATIS at 125.85 MHz, Approach Control on 133.5 and 349 MHz, Clearance/Push on 121.7 MHz, Local Control at 120.6 MHz, Ground Control on 121.7 MHz, and CTAF at 120.6 MHz. Seven departure procedures enhance procedural options for departing flights.
Five aviation organizations operate from Aurora Municipal. Revv Aviation, Gambit Aviation, J.A. Air Center, and SIMPRO Flight Training all provide flight instruction and aircraft services. Aurora Flying Club serves general aviation community interests. Combined, they support substantial pilot development and aircraft operations throughout the Chicago metropolitan region.