Flying Field Address:
14501 North Old Galena Road
Chillicothe Illinois 61523
We are about 3 miles north of Mossville Illinois, immediately north of the Caterpillar Tech Center property. From the intersection of Old Galena Road and Cedar Hills Drive, go one mile north to the power lines and turn left (west) on the gravel lane. The flying area will be between the third and fourth high line towers to your right (north).
GPS Coordinates:
N 40 51.844′ W 89 33.788′
Runway:
East West 9/27 500′ long with 20′ over run each end
We fly facing North.
We are about 3 miles north of Mossville Illinois, immediately north of the Caterpillar Tech Center property.
Flying Field Rules:
Flying hours are 8:00 AM until dusk 7 days a week
Mufflers are required on Nitro/Gas engines – noise program in use.
No alcohol per Peoria Park District rules.
See our Documents page for a complete set of rules
Field information:
The field is on Peoria Park District property. The club pays for lease/rent, all improvements to the site and the expenses related to the access road. For information on dues please go to the dues page on our site. Our club area is 500′ x 262″ with a 12′ allowance made to create an entry lane on the north side of the power poles if ever necessary. The actual runway is 500′ x 1000′. It is an east/west runway (9/27 for big airplane pilots).