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Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field · Rantoul

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
737 ft / 225 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 119.03 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field (KTIP), located in Rantoul, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 737 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field
ICAO / IATA
KTIP / —
Municipality
Rantoul
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
737 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,700 ft / 1,737 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 135.1° / 315.1°
RWY 13 (135.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (315.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,200 ft / 1,585 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 43.8° / 223.8°
RWY 04 (43.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (223.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,001 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89.6° / 269.6°
RWY 09 (89.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (269.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,894 ft / 1,492 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Concrete
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 CHAMPAIGN APP/DEP
121.35 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
119.03 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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80 km / 43 nm
KIKKILS
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90 km / 49 nm
KLAFILS
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103 km / 56 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026