27P

MVFR

ELDORA

ELDORA · IOWA

Elev
975'
Longest RWY
3,035'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 27P
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,975'
MSL · field 975' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +11 · X/W 18 kt L

METAR & TAF 27P

27P does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIFA (IOWA FALLS MUNI) · 11.0 NM away. Conditions at 27P may differ.

METAR · KIFA

Observed 05:35Z

KIFA 280535Z AUTO 30021G27KT 10SM OVC013 08/05 A2986 RMK AO2 T00810050
Wind
300° @ 21G27 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
443 ft
Ceiling
1,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARC BROER
Address
1505 SANFORD AVENUE, MARSHALLTOWN IA 50158

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 21 kt
RWY 36
360°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
18 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 360° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,975 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 360°3,035 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1854', tree, 803' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 14
3627', pole, 505' from thr, 25' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
27P · CHART_SUPP
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Open for daylight operations only.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 approach has a 21 to 1 slope to the displaced threshold. The displaced threshold is now 80 feet.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Des Moines Approach at 515-974-8016. When Des Moines Approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Airport closed from December 1 to April 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager phone number is 515-249-8511.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 27P

Answer card
ICAO
27P
Name
ELDORA
Location
ELDORA, IOWA
Elevation
975 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,975 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,035 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
300° at 21 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Eldora Airport sits in Eldora, Iowa. Field elevation is 975 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is runway 18/36 at 3,035 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,975 ft MSL based on the field elevation, but verify the published pattern before you go. The airport is open for daylight operations only. It is also closed from December 1 to April 1.

Runway 36 has a steep approach to the displaced threshold. The displaced threshold is 80 ft. That is worth planning for on arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Des Moines Approach at 515-974-8016. When Des Moines Approach is closed, use Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so call the airport operator directly before arrival if you need services. The manager phone number is 515-249-8511.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Eldora Airport (27P)?
27P has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,035 ft long and surfaced with turf.
Is there an ILS at 27P Eldora Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 27P. Check the current Chart Supplement if you need the latest approach picture before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Eldora Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Eldora Airport open year-round?
No. The airport is open for daylight operations only. It is also closed from December 1 to April 1.
What should I know about runway 36 at 27P?
Runway 36 has a 21 to 1 slope to the displaced threshold. The displaced threshold is 80 ft, so plan your landing distance carefully.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Eldora Airport?
Use Des Moines Approach at 515-974-8016. When Des Moines Approach is closed, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.
Is there an FBO on the field at 27P?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
What is the CTAF at Eldora Airport?
CTAF is 122.9. There is no control tower at 27P.

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