De Kalb Taylor Municipal (KDKB), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
De Kalb Taylor Municipal (KDKB) is a non-towered public airport in De Kalb, Illinois, about 40 nautical miles from the Chicago metro area, offering a primary runway of 7,026 feet suitable for a range of business aircraft. The field carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel, and its business aviation traffic is tracked under FAA TFMSC as part of a modest overall operations tier. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport is KDPA, roughly 20.5 nautical miles away.
Runways
De Kalb Taylor Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 02/20, is 7,026 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
De Kalb Taylor Municipal has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
De Kalb Taylor Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dupage (KDPA), 21 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
De Kalb Taylor Municipal recorded 468 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April, June, July and August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 51 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
De Kalb Taylor Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach.
MIRL for runway 02/20 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate MIRL for runway 09/27, PAPI for runways 09 and 27, REIL for runways 09, 27, and 20, and MALSR for runway 02, use CTAF. PAPI for runways 02 and 20 operate 24 hours.
Runway 02 is preferred during calm wind conditions.
100LL is available 24 hours via self-serve pump with credit card payment.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
De Kalb Taylor Municipal has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Aurora Municipal (KARR), 14.15 NM southeast.
Part of the Chicago area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDKB
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The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at KDKB.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at KDKB?
De Kalb Taylor Municipal does not have customs onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KDPA, approximately 20.5 nautical miles away. Operators arriving internationally should plan to clear customs at that airport before or after positioning to KDKB.
What runway length is available at De Kalb Taylor Municipal?
De Kalb Taylor Municipal has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 02/20 is the longer of the two at 7,026 feet with a width of 100 feet, suitable for most business jets. Runway 09/27 measures 4,201 feet by 75 feet, offering a secondary option depending on wind conditions.
What fuel is available at KDKB?
De Kalb Taylor Municipal offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The 100LL is available on a 24-hour self-serve basis with credit card payment. Fuel service supports the airport's business aviation traffic, which FAA TFMSC data shows totaling 468 operations in 2025.
Is KDKB a towered airport, and how is traffic coordinated?
De Kalb Taylor Municipal (KDKB) is non-towered, so pilots coordinate on CTAF for lighting activation and traffic advisories. For clearance delivery, pilots contact Chicago Approach rather than a local tower. Runway 02 is the preferred runway during calm wind conditions.