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KARR

Aurora Municipal Airport · Chicago/Aurora

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
712 ft / 217 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR), located in Chicago/Aurora, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 712 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Aurora Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KARR / AUZ
Municipality
Chicago/Aurora
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
712 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,501 ft / 1,982 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 09 (89°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: ARR | CRS: 90°
RWY 27 (269°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,502 ft / 1,677 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 146.7° / 326.7°
RWY 15 (146.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (326.7°)
111.15 MHz
IDENT: ROF | CRS: 328°
Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,199 ft / 975 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
133.50 MHz
ASOS ASOS
125.85 MHz
ATIS ATIS
125.85 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.70 MHz
CTAF CTAF
120.60 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RDO KANKAKEE RDO
122.50 MHz
TWR TWR
120.60 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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24 km / 13 nm
KORDILS
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
53 km / 28 nm
KMDWILS
Chicago Midway International Airport
60 km / 32 nm
KPWKILS
Chicago Executive Airport
61 km / 33 nm
KRFDILS
Chicago Rockford International Airport
70 km / 38 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026