0F3 Spirit Lake Muni Airport

Before you fly into 0F3

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,434'

MSL · field 1,434' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 34

H/W +6 · X/W 13 kt L

METAR & TAF 0F3

0F3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSPW (SPENCER MUNI) · 13.6 NM away. Conditions at 0F3 may differ.

METAR · KSPW

Observed 17:53Z

KSPW 121753Z AUTO 28014G25KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02610067 10267 20144 56003

Wind: 280° @ 14G25 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 29.96 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,049 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

0F3 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFOD (FORT DODGE RGNL) · 65.2 NM away. Conditions at 0F3 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KFOD 121728Z 1218/1318 27011KT P6SM SKC FM122200 22008KT P6SM SKC FM130100 22006KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1312/1318 P6SM -RA BKN250

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–12 22:00Z

Wind: 270° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM SW
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DICKINSON COUNTY ARPT AUTH
Phone: 712-332-9412
Address: BOX 702, OKOBOJI IA 51355

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD: FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MAY-SEP · IRREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 14 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 34

342°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

13 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	162° / 342°	3,015 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', gnd, 520' from thr, slope 32
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	58', tree, 243' from thr, 128' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 0F3 SPIRIT LAKE MUNI in SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

0F3 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

0F3 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.25

KMWM·Windom Municipal Airport·31.6 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.25atKMWMWindom Municipal Airport31.6 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

TALL WTR TANK AT 1635 FT MSL LCTD APRX 1830 FT ABM AND WEST OF RWY 16/34. EXER CTN WHILE IN ARPT TFC PAT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
CAUTION FOR WILDLIFE IN THE AREA

Lighting notes

DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT REIL RWY 16 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

1610 FT TREES AND BRUSH 0 FT FM RWY END 110 FT L ON APCH 0:0 APCH SLP.
3425 FT TREES AND BRUSH 0 FT FM RWY END 105 FT R ON APCH 0:0 APCH SLP.
16+30' TREES 100' RIGHT OF RWY CNTRLN EXTNDD 520' FROM AER.
16CONTROLLING OBST EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Other notes

BASED ACFT 40 SEASONALLY MAY-SEP.
MANAGERBRUCE SMITH
OWNERARPT AUTHORITY CHAIRMAN - BRUCE SMITH - 712-332-7323.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 0F3

Answer card

ICAO: 0F3
Name: SPIRIT LAKE MUNI
Location: SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA
Elevation: 1,434 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,434 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,015 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 280° at 14 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 34

Spirit Lake Muni sits in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Field elevation is 1,434 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,015 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,434 ft MSL based on field elevation. Check the current Chart Supplement before flight for any published noise or curfew restrictions.

Published remarks call out a few items that matter on arrival. There is a tall water tank west of runway 16/34. Trees and brush are close to both runway ends. The runway 34 end also has trees and brush near the approach path. Wildlife caution is published too. Runway end identifier lights on runway 16 activate from dusk to dawn through the CTAF. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the field directly before you go. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Spirit Lake Muni (0F3)?

Field elevation is 1,434 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning and for setting your pattern work if you are using a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern.

What is the runway length at 0F3?

0F3 has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,015 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is there a control tower at Spirit Lake Muni?

No tower is published for 0F3. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic and coordinate locally as needed.

Does 0F3 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published at Spirit Lake Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at 0F3?

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.

Which FBOs are on the field at 0F3?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Are there any runway or approach hazards at Spirit Lake Muni?

Yes. Published remarks mention a tall water tank west of runway 16/34. Trees and brush are also close to both runway ends. The runway 34 approach has trees and brush near the threshold area.

How do I get clearance delivery for 0F3?

Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you need IFR release or clearance coordination, use that number before departure.

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