Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field (KTIP), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KTIP, Rantoul National Aviation Center-Frank Elliott Field, sits in east-central Illinois roughly 96 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and serves a light business aviation caseload for dispatchers routing through the region. The field is non-towered, offers 100LL and Jet A, and operates under an attendance schedule of Monday through Friday, 0700-1600 local. Two paved asphalt runways, 09/27 at 5,001 feet and 18/36 at 4,894 feet, both 75 feet wide, support most business aircraft types. There is no customs facility onsite; the nearest is KCMI, about 16.5 nautical miles away.
Runways
Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 5,001 ft long and 75 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
Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is University of Illinois / Willard (KCMI), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field recorded 143 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KTIP peaks in October, with February and November also seeing higher volumes than the rest of the year, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 24 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field averages 10.8 days above 90°F in July and 29.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.5°F, and January the coldest, at 34.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Champaign Approach; when approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.
The taxiway is 35 feet wide in most places. Aircraft with a single wheel load greater than 15,000 pounds require 48 hours prior permission (PPR).
To increase intensity and activate MIRL for runways 09/27 and 18/36, and REILS for runway 09/27, use CTAF. PAPI for runways 09 and 27 operates continuously.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Seasonal mowing operations occur adjacent to the runways and taxiways.
For fuel after hours, call the phone number posted on site.
FBO operations run Monday through Friday, 0700-1600. FBO service is closed Saturday and Sunday unless advance coordination is made.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field has five airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Frasca Field, 9.20 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTIP
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a customs facility at KTIP?
KTIP, Rantoul National Aviation Center-Frank Elliott Field, has no customs facility onsite. The nearest customs service is at KCMI, approximately 16.5 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KCMI or coordinate arrangements in advance rather than expecting onsite processing at Rantoul.
What are the FBO operating hours at Rantoul National Aviation Center-Frank Elliott Field?
FBO operations at Rantoul National Aviation Center-Frank Elliott Field run Monday through Friday, 0700-1600 local. FBO service is closed Saturday and Sunday unless advance coordination is made. Fuel after hours requires calling the phone number posted on site, so operators should plan weekend or after-hours arrivals accordingly.
Are there any weight restrictions for aircraft operating at KTIP?
Aircraft with a single wheel load greater than 15,000 pounds require 48 hours prior permission (PPR) at KTIP, Rantoul National Aviation Center-Frank Elliott Field. This is tied to taxiway conditions, since the taxiway is only 35 feet wide in most places. Operators of heavier aircraft should factor this coordination requirement into trip planning.
What wildlife or ground hazards should pilots be aware of at Rantoul National Aviation Center-Frank Elliott Field?
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport at Rantoul National Aviation Center-Frank Elliott Field. Seasonal mowing operations also take place adjacent to the runways and taxiways. Pilots should maintain vigilance during approach, landing, and ground movement, particularly during periods of active mowing or increased wildlife activity.