Pekin Municipal (C15), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Pekin Municipal Airport (C15) is a public-use, non-towered field in Pekin, Illinois, with a single paved runway and business aviation traffic recorded under FAA TFMSC data. The airport sits about 10.6 nautical miles from Peoria International, which serves as the nearest customs point, and roughly 114.69 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. Fuel service includes 100LL and Jet A, available during posted attendance hours on weekdays.
Runways
Pekin Municipal has one paved runway, 09/27, 5,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Pekin Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Pekin Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is General Downing - Peoria International (KPIA), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Pekin Municipal recorded 74 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at C15 concentrates in the September through November period, according to FAA TFMSC data, with the lowest activity recorded in February and March.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 12 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Pekin Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact St. Louis Approach.
REIL for runways 09 and 27, PAPI for runways 09 and 27, and MIRL for runway 09/27 are pilot-activated via CTAF; MIRL is preset on low intensity and intensity can be increased upon activation.
Wildlife has been observed in the vicinity of the airport.
The administration building can be accessed by a cipher lock, with applicable instructions posted there.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Pekin Municipal has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is General Downing - Peoria International (KPIA), 10.60 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does Pekin Municipal Airport (C15) offer?
Pekin Municipal Airport, identified as C15, has a single paved runway, 09/27, measuring 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only runway, and its length matches the field's maximum paved distance. The runway supports REIL and PAPI lighting on both ends, along with medium intensity runway lighting activated through CTAF.
Is fuel available at C15?
Pekin Municipal Airport (C15) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Service follows the posted attendance schedule, which covers Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time. Pilots operating outside these hours should plan fuel needs accordingly, as the field is unattended at other times.
How does traffic volume at Pekin Municipal Airport compare across the year?
Pekin Municipal Airport (C15) recorded 74 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 152 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly activity ranged from a single operation in February and March up to 12 operations in September. Traffic builds through the fall months before dropping off again in December.
Where is customs available near C15?
Customs processing for Pekin Municipal Airport (C15) is not onsite; the nearest customs facility is at Peoria International (KPIA), located approximately 10.6 nautical miles away. Pilots requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KPIA rather than C15 itself. No onsite customs designation applies to this airport.