Pittsfield Penstone Municipal (KPPQ), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KPPQ, Pittsfield Penstone Municipal, is a public-use, non-towered field in Pittsfield, Illinois, sitting at 710 feet elevation with a single paved runway. Business aviation activity is modest here, with FAA TFMSC data showing 81 bizav operations against 124 total operations recorded in 2025. The airport is unattended outside its posted schedule, and self-serve fuel is available for aircraft that need to refuel without staff support. There is no customs facility onsite, with the nearest customs airport at KSTL roughly 57 nautical miles away.
Runways
Pittsfield Penstone Municipal has one paved runway, 13/31, 4,000 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Pittsfield Penstone 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
Pittsfield Penstone Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Saint Louis Lambert International (KSTL), 57 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Pittsfield Penstone Municipal recorded 81 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KPPQ builds through the second half of the year and peaks sharply in November, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 16 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Pittsfield Penstone Municipal averages 11.1 days above 90°F in July, 27.7 freeze days in January and 1.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.5°F, and January the coldest, at 36.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Pittsfield Penstone Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
MIRL for runway 13/31 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the MIRL, use the CTAF.
Runway 13 markings are in poor condition due to fading.
Runway 31 markings are in poor condition due to fading.
Runway 13 has a PAPI that operates continuously.
Runway 31 has a PAPI that operates continuously.
Deer and migratory waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
24-hour self-service fuel is available with major credit card acceptance.
Taxiway lights are lighted exit arrows.
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Pittsfield Penstone Municipal has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Mount Sterling Municipal, 20.84 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPPQ
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KPPQ have and how long is it?
KPPQ, Pittsfield Penstone Municipal, has a single runway, 13/31, measuring 4000 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length, so it defines the operating limit for fixed-wing traffic at the field. Both runway ends are served by a continuously operating PAPI for visual glidepath guidance.
Is fuel available at KPPQ outside staffed hours?
Yes, KPPQ offers 24-hour self-service fuel with major credit card acceptance, so aircraft can refuel outside the field's staffed attendance schedule of Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700. Both 100LL and Jet A are listed as available fuel types. This self-service capability is useful for operators arriving or departing outside normal attendance hours.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KPPQ?
KPPQ, Pittsfield Penstone Municipal, does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KSTL, located approximately 56.73 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Pittsfield should plan their routing through KSTL rather than expecting onsite processing at KPPQ itself.
Are there wildlife hazards reported at KPPQ?
Yes, deer and migratory waterfowl are reported on and in the vicinity of KPPQ, according to the airport's operational remarks. This is a standing wildlife advisory rather than a seasonal or time-limited notice. Crews operating at Pittsfield Penstone Municipal should factor this into approach and departure planning, particularly during low-visibility or low-light conditions.