Airports / Illinois / FEP
Albertus Airport.
Freeport, Illinois · 859 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
8 ratings
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Operators based
859
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#9 / 42
Illinois airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 8 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated IL fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Overview
Located in Freeport, Illinois, Albertus Airport (KFEP / FEP) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 859 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list FEP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 22 nm), Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 51 nm), and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 55 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 5,504-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from FEP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FEP to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KFEP
IATA
FEP
FAA / Local
FEP
Elevation
859 ft
Coordinates
42.2462° N · 89.5820° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IL fields
state range 321–871 ft
At 859 ft, FEP sits higher than 94% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,504 ft
- 06/245,504 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/362,404 ft × 150 ftGrass / turfUnlit
- 13/312,285 ft × 150 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,504 ft
FEP's 5,504 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmRFDChicago Rockford International AirportChicago/Rockford
- 51nmDBQDubuque Regional AirportDubuque
- 55nmMSNDane County Regional Truax FieldMadison
- 63nmDPADupage AirportChicago/West Chicago
- 63nmMLIQuad City International AirportMoline
- 75nmPWKChicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Location
Open the full mapKFEP · Albertus Airport · Freeport, IL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FEP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 392 nm | 1h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 661 nm | 1h 56m |
| Denver (DEN) | 697 nm | 2h 1m |
| New York (TEB) | 701 nm | 2h 2m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 800 nm | 2h 16m |
| Houston (HOU) | 805 nm | 2h 16m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 806 nm | 2h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FEP?
- Albertus Airport's longest paved runway is 5,504 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FEP?
- Albertus Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,504 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FEP?
- The closest alternate is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), about 22 nm away, followed by Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FEP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 19m (392 nm), Washington DC about 1h 46m (587 nm), Dallas about 1h 56m (661 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.