2Y1 DRAKE Airport Guide

Before you fly into 2Y1

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,179'

MSL · field 1,179' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +16 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 2Y1

2Y1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIFA (IOWA FALLS MUNI) · 11.2 NM away. Conditions at 2Y1 may differ.

METAR · KIFA

Observed 06:55Z

KIFA 280655Z AUTO 29017G21KT 10SM OVC013 08/05 A2988 RMK AO2 T00800050

Wind: 290° @ 17G21 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 8°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 672 ft
Ceiling: 1,300 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

2Y1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFOD (FORT DODGE RGNL) · 37.2 NM away. Conditions at 2Y1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KFOD 280535Z 2806/2906 31014G23KT P6SM OVC015 FM280800 32012KT P6SM SCT025 FM281100 32010KT P6SM BKN200

BASEMVFR

28 06:00Z–28 08:00Z

Wind: 310° at 14 kt gusting 23 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 1,500 ft
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: 1 NM E
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: R. R. DRAKE
Phone: 515-899-2169
Address: 303 EAST ST., RADCLIFFE IA 50230

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD: FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

290° · 17 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 27

267°M

Head/Tail

+16 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	87° / 267°	2,480 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	55', trees, 372' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 6

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2Y1 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2Y1 · 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
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

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

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.50

KEBS·Storm Flying Service·21.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.20

KEBS·Storm Flying Service·21.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.50atKEBSStorm Flying Service21.4 nm
Jet A$3.20atKEBSStorm Flying Service21.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
During winter months call 515-899-2169 for airport conditions.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Activated low intensity runway lights for runway 09/27 are on frequency 122.8.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

09/27Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are solid clear with threshold lights solid green.Show FAA

Other notes

Provided approach to each runway is maintained for a minimum 20 to 1 glide slope and the transitional surface is maintained for a 7 to 1 slope.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2Y1

Answer card

ICAO: 2Y1
Name: DRAKE
Location: RADCLIFFE, IOWA
Elevation: 1,179 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,179 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 2,480 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 290° at 17 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

DRAKE (2Y1) is in Radcliffe, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,179 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,480 ft of turf, so plan for soft-field performance and keep the pavement-free surface in mind when conditions are wet or soft. The runway is the longest runway on the field.

This is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 2,179 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.

Published remarks matter here. The low-intensity runway lights for 09/27 are activated on 122.8. The lighting is nonstandard, with solid clear lights and solid green threshold lights. In winter, call ahead for airport conditions before you go. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at the listed phone number. The published approach surfaces also note a 20:1 glide slope and a 7:1 transitional surface, so stay aware of nearby obstructions and keep your arrival profile disciplined.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 2Y1 DRAKE?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 2,179 ft MSL with the listed field elevation.

Is DRAKE (2Y1) towered?

No. DRAKE is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.

Does 2Y1 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 2Y1. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the longest runway at DRAKE and what surface is it?

The longest runway is 09/27 at 2,480 ft. It is turf, so soft-field technique matters when the surface is wet or soft.

How do the runway lights work at 2Y1?

The low-intensity runway lights for 09/27 are activated on 122.8. The published remarks also say the lights are nonstandard, with solid clear lights and solid green threshold lights.

Are there any on-field FBOs at DRAKE?

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

Is there a winter airport conditions number for 2Y1?

Yes. The published remarks say to call 515-899-2169 during winter months for airport conditions. Verify current conditions before a cold-weather arrival.

What should a pilot know before landing at DRAKE?

It is a turf field with one 2,480 ft runway at 1,179 ft MSL. The approach surfaces are published with a 20:1 glide slope and a 7:1 transitional surface, so keep an eye out for obstacle clearance and fly a stable approach.

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