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Historical Itinerant Operations - Lansing Municipal Airport

Historical Local Operations - Lansing Municipal Airport

Lansing Municipal Airport (IGQ)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 04/01/1940, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 650 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 04518.*A, Location ID: IGQ, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: CHI, Unicom Frequency: 122.700 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 122.700 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: Chicago, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: IKK, Tie-In FSS Name: Kankakee, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 619 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2005-09-12), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCG, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZAU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Chicago, Airspace Determination: Not Analyzed, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: IGQ, Last Inspection Date: 09/02/2014, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Illinois, County: Cook, City: Chicago, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 32' 05.700'', Lng: -87° 31' 46.300'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.534917, Lng: -87.529528, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2005-09-12), Distance from central business district: 21 mi (S) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Village Of Lansing, 3141 Ridge Rd, Lansing, Il 60438-3021, (708) 895-7200
  • Manager
  • John Delaurentiis, 3250 Bob Malkas Dr, Lansing, Il 60438, (708) 418-5888
  • Operations
  • Period: 08/31/2013 - 08/31/2014, Air Taxi Operations: 5,500, Itinerant Operations: 24,200, Local Operations: 29,700
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 114, Multi Engine Aircraft: 15, Jet Engine Aircraft: 5, Helicopters: 9, Ultralight Aircraft: 1
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 2W (Year 1995), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: High/Low pressure, Bulk Oxygen Type: High/Low pressure, Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No, Other services: AFRT, AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 09, True Alignment: 90, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 32' 23.630'', Lng: -87° 32' 16.440'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.539897, Lng: -87.537900, Physical Elevation: 614 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 616.6 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: BLDG, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 13, Object Height: 26 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 546.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 95L ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 27, True Alignment: 270, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 32' 23.530'', Lng: -87° 31' 31.790'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.539869, Lng: -87.525497, Physical Elevation: 617 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 616.6 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TOWER, Object Mark Light: Lighted, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 28, Object Height: 146 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 4325.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 665R ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 18, True Alignment: 180, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 32' 10.250'', Lng: -87° 31' 39.590'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.536181, Lng: -87.527664, Physical Elevation: 617 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 619.1 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TOWER, Object Mark Light: Lighted, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 39, Object Height: 120 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 4987.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 38R ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 36, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: LOC/DME, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 31' 30.710'', Lng: -87° 31' 39.720'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.525197, Lng: -87.527700, Physical Elevation: 618 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 619.7 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 50, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/12/2005)

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2014-09-17
Time: Day (09:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N418RS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 10000 h, Other Costs: $10000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = ROBERT SUGAR xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx (REPORT FILED x MONTHS AFTER STRIKE)
Remarks: PILOT'S SIDE LEADING EDGE OF WING ON TKS STRIP DENTED. REPLACED MINOR PART.
2013-05-19
Time: Night (20:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N738FU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 2700 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = ASSOCAITED AIR ACTIVITIES / WADE PALMER ENT INC
Remarks: AFTER A COMPLETE INSPN FO A/C AFTER LANDING AND SHUTTING DOWN THERE WAS NO APPARENT DMG TO A/C AFTER NICIDENT. AT TIME OF INCIDENT GETTING VERY DARK BUT STILL TECHNICALLY DAY. I WOULD NOT HAVE SEEN THE BIRD UNTIL IT WAS VERY CLOSE ANYWAY. LOCATION REPTD AS CHICAGO HEIGHTS /060 RADIAL TO THE CGT VOR. BIRD REPTD AS "COULD NOT MAKE OUT TYPE BUT IT LOOKED LIKE HALF THE SIZE OF A BOWLING PIN WITH A WHITE BELLY. IT ALL HAPPENED SO FAST.
2006-09-10
Time: Day (09:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N69836, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 15000 h, Repair Costs: $1000, Other Costs: $18521, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER = BILLBOARDS INC.
Remarks: LEADING EDGE DMG CONSISTENT WITH 2 BIRDSTRIKES OF MED SIZED GULLS. FOUND REMAINS OF 2 BIRDS ON RWY AFTER RETURN. NO WILDLIFE CONTROL MANAGEMENT OR WARNINGS. LRG # OF GULLS AND GEESE ALONGSIDE RWY. GARBAGE DUMP WITH NO WILDLIFE MGR 1 MI EAST OF AIRPORT.
2003-03-22
Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 3000 h, Other Costs: $4009, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - BOCORP INC (ROBERT F SHIELDS)
Remarks: COWLING AND UNDER COWLING- LITE. PROP? PANT ON RT LDG GEAR. BIRD REPTD AS GOOSE, ASSUME CANADA.
1995-08-09
Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Northeast Aviation, Aircraft: RKWLTRBO 690 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N6905M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: (REMARKS CONDENSED FROM 1 PAGE LETTER). AIRPORT IS PLAGUED BY GULLS THAT ARE ATTRACTED TO AN "ILLEGAL" DUMP AT THE END OF RY 9 IN MUNSTER, IN. (SEE EPA REGS REG SUCH FACILITIES IN VICINITY OF ARPTS WHERE TURBINE PWRD A/C ARE BASED). THIS COMPANY HAS HAD SEVERAL GULL STRIKES HERE IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, 2 OF WHICH CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE (OVER $49,000). VILLAGE OF MUNSTER CLAIMS THE DUMP HAS BEEN THERE FOR OVER 50 YEARS, HOWEVER, AN ACQUAINTANCE WHO HAS LIVED HERE SINCE 1925 & HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE ARPT SINCE 1926 HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS DUMP PRIOR TO THE BUILDING OF THE ARPT.
1995-06-27
Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: MU2 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N338CM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: Over 100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Out Of Service: 60000 h, Repair Costs: $22500, Other Costs: $99005, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = NORTHEAST AVIATION, INC. A/C = MU-xB-xxA
Remarks: RAN INTO LARGE FLOCK OF GULLS ON T/O ROLL. INGESTED BIRD IN #2 ENG. ENG. FLAMED OUT. T/O ABORTED. INSUFFICIENT RY REMAINED TO STOP A/C SO WENT OFF END OF RY INTO FIELD. MAJOR ENG. DAMAGE, LIGHT FUSELAGE DAMAGE, NO INJURIES.
1990-09-19
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Herring gull, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = BIRD BANDING LAB & LETTER FROM SENDER TO LAB
Remarks: BIRD WAS HIT BY PLANE DURING T/O. REMAINS FOUND WHEN A/C LANDED AT PIA. REPORTED THOUGHT IT WAS A DUCK OR GOOSE. USGS BAND # 84616290
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 6 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Chicago)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 1009 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

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