Cottonwood Airport (1C8) — Pilot Quick Reference
- FAA Identifier: 1C8
- Airport Name: Cottonwood Airport
- Location: Rockford, Illinois (about 2 NM NW of Rockford)
- Field Elevation: 741 ft MSL
- Use: Public use, privately owned
- Tower: None (non-towered)
Frequencies & Comms
- CTAF / UNICOM: 122.8
- Clearance Delivery (via Chicago ARTCC): 630-906-8921
- Nearby weather sources:
- KRFD ASOS phone: 224-634-4737
- KFEP AWOS-3: 120.525 (phone 815-233-4472)
Runway
RWY 18/36
- Dimensions: 2,540 x 260 ft
- Surface: Turf/grass (good condition)
- Edge lighting: Non-standard (pilot-controlled lighting details in FAA remarks)
- Pattern: Right traffic for RWY 18, left traffic for RWY 36
- Displaced threshold: RWY 36 has 400 ft displaced threshold
- Noted obstacle: Road near RWY 36 approach end (see official remarks)
Pattern & Field Notes
- No published instrument procedures at 1C8
- TPA notes in FAA remarks:
- Ultralights: 300 ft AGL
- Single engine: 800 ft AGL
- Additional FAA remarks include:
- Stadium poles and seasonal crop penetration notes
- Segmented circle and wind indicator present
Services & Fuel
- Fuel: None
- Transient parking/storage: None reported
- Airframe/engine services: No full-time services reported (minor repairs on request)
Ownership & Contact
- Owner: Cottonwood Corp, Rockford, IL — 779-771-1192
- Airport Manager: Ron Voss — 779-771-1192
- Email: cottonwoodcorp@gmail.com
Nearby IFR Airports (for planning)
- KRFD Chicago/Rockford International (about 6 NM south)
- C77 Poplar Grove (about 13.5 NM east)
- 44C Beloit (about 14.5 NM northeast)
- KFEP Albertus (about 20 NM west)
- KJVL Southern Wisconsin Regional (about 20 NM north)
Official Planning Links
Important
This page is for convenience only. Always use current FAA publications, NOTAMs, weather products, and an official briefing before flight.
Data points above are based on FAA-backed directory information effective February 2026.