Schaumburg Regional (06C), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Schaumburg Regional (06C) is a public, non-towered airport northwest of Chicago, sitting about 15 nautical miles from the metro area. It handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic on a single runway.
Runways
Schaumburg Regional has one paved runway, 11/29, 3,800 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Schaumburg Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Schaumburg Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dupage (KDPA), 8 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Schaumburg Regional recorded 190 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Schaumburg Regional concentrates in the summer and fall months, peaking in October, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 31 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Schaumburg Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach.
MIRL for runway 11/29 is preset to low intensity. Pilots can increase intensity and activate taxiway lights and REILs for runway 11 and runway 29 via CTAF.
Runway 11/29 has a 100-foot stopway on each end.
Waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of runway 11/29.
Runway 29 is the preferred runway in calm winds and direct crosswinds. Departing aircraft should fly runway heading to 1,400 feet MSL before starting a crosswind turn.
Contact the airport manager for noise abatement procedures.
100LL self-service fuel is available after hours.
Banner towing is prohibited within a 2 nautical mile radius of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Schaumburg Regional has five airfields within 17 NM. The closest is Dupage (KDPA), 8.21 NM southwest.
Part of the Chicago area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 06C
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at 06C.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at Schaumburg Regional (06C)?
Schaumburg Regional has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is KDPA, located about 8.21 nautical miles away, so international arrivals must plan clearance there or at another designated port before or after landing at 06C.
What fuel is available at 06C outside staffed hours?
Schaumburg Regional offers 100LL self-service fuel available after hours, in addition to attended 100LL and Jet A during posted hours. Attendance runs 0700-1900 October through April and 0700-2000 May through September.
What is the runway length and layout at Schaumburg Regional?
Schaumburg Regional (06C) has a single paved runway, 11/29, measuring 3,800 feet long and 100 feet wide with a concrete surface. Each end also has a 100-foot stopway, per airport remarks.