TRANSPORTATION

A public-use, general aviation airport located 3 miles north and one east of Macomb, Illinois on Highway 67 or approximately 9 miles west of Bushnell and 3 miles south US Highway 67.

RUNWAYS:

  • one east/west hard surface runway 5,100 feet by 100 feet
  • one north/south grass runway 4,070 feet by 145 feet

FACILITIES:
Office/Terminal Complex with complete flight planning areas, pilot rest lounge, meeting room, Aviation Weather Observation System (AWOS) providing continuous monitoring of weather conditions and transmitting on frequency 119.02 or by telephone 309-837-4022.

  • Two large corporate aircraft hangers
  • Fueling Area with 100LL and Jet A fuel available
  • Aircraft parking and tie-down area
  • Three 10-plane storage hangers
  • Flight crew courtesy cars

NAVIGATIONAL AIDS:

  • All weather operations utilizing localizer instrument approach system and GPS based approach system.

FIXED BASE OPERATOR:
Jet Air, Inc. provides:

  • Aircraft charter service up to 10 passengers
  • Three twin engine and
  • Four single engine aircraft
  • Air Freight
  • Air Ambulance
  • Flight Instruction
  • Aircraft Maintained
  • Aircraft Rentals

Questions? Jet Air, Inc. at (309) 833-3324

GENERAL WAYNE A. DOWNING PEORIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Distance: 68 miles

Allegiant Travel, American Eagle, Delta, United Airlines

QUAD CITIES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Distance: 75 miles

Allegiant Travel, American Eagle, Delta, United Airlines

FIXED ROUTE SERVICE (GOWEST)

https://www.gowesttransit.com/routes

An extensive fare free, 15 route system open to Macomb Community that picks up and drops off at over 120 locations. More than 30 buses in the fleet.

Questions? Call 309-575-3333

 

DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE

Specialized in transporting general public, elderly and persons with disabilities throughout McDonough County.  Fare is $2.00 per one-way trip within the municipality, $3.00 per one-way  between municipalities.

Questions? Call 309-837-7433

 

HIGHWAYS SERVING COMMUNITY
2 Federal, 6 State

NAME OF INTERSTATE EXCHANGE
I-74

DISTANCE TO INTERSTATE EXCHANGE
30 miles

NUMBER OF LOCAL TERMINALS
1

NUMBER OF CARRIERS
14 (includes intra and interstate carriers)

PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE
Yes

TRAFFIC COUNT MAP
https://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/

Amtrak has twice daily round-trip service to and from Chicago’s Union Station and Macomb. The expanded state service, known as the Carl Sandburg route (Trains 381 and 382), and the traditional Illinois Zephyr route (Trains 380 and 383) both reach Macomb. Illinois Zephyer leaves Macomb 7AM. Carl Sandburg leaves Macomb 6:18PM.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available nationwide through Amtrak.com, by calling 800-USA-RAIL, using Quik-Trak automated ticket machines or at an authorized travel agent such as Macomb Travel Center (309-833-5531), located in the Macomb Amtrak station.

Go West provides service for students needing a ride to or from the train station to meet Amtrak. Please see the Go West Schedules for more information.

Intermodal Service: Yes

Piggy Back Ramp Available: No

Visit: Amtrak Illinois Service

BNSF Railway is the product of some 390 different railroad lines that merged or were acquired during more than 160 years. BNSF operates one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, with 32,500 miles of rail across the western two-thirds of the United States.                                  

Intermodal Service: Yes                        

Piggy Back Ramp Available: No

Visit: http://www.bnsf.com/