VFR

KARR

AURORA MUNI

CHICAGO/AURORA, IL

Elevation
712 ft
Control
Towered
CTAF
120.60
Runways (3)
6,501 ft
Fuel
100, Jet A1
Train Here
Gambit Aviation
Flight School · 3 more on field

About Aurora Municipal

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.

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Questions

Where is Aurora Municipal (KARR) located?
Aurora Municipal is located in Chicago/Aurora, IL.
Is Aurora Municipal a public or private airport?
Aurora Municipal (KARR) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
How many runways does Aurora Municipal have?
Aurora Municipal has 3 runways. The longest is 09/27 at 6,501 feet of concrete, alongside 15/33 and 18/36.
What is the field elevation at Aurora Municipal?
Aurora Municipal sits at 712 feet above mean sea level.
Does Aurora Municipal have an instrument approach?
Yes. Aurora Municipal has 6 published instrument approach procedures, including ILS, RNAV (GPS), and LOC.
Does Aurora Municipal have an air traffic control tower?
Yes, Aurora Municipal (KARR) is a towered airport.
What is the CTAF frequency at KARR?
Aurora Municipal's CTAF frequency is 120.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at Aurora Municipal?
Aurora Municipal sells 100 and Jet A1.
Are there flight schools at Aurora Municipal?
Yes. Organizations based at Aurora Municipal include Aurora Flying club, Gambit Aviation, J.A. Air Center, Revv Aviation, and SIMPRO Flight Training, Inc..