2Y4 Rockwell City Muni Airport

Before you fly into 2Y4

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,215.9'

MSL · field 1,215.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 30

H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 2Y4

2Y4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFOD (FORT DODGE RGNL) · 21.3 NM away. Conditions at 2Y4 may differ.

METAR · KFOD

Observed 17:56Z

KFOD 121756Z AUTO 27010G14KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02670111 10267 20150 58005 $

Wind: 270° @ 10G14 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 27°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,886 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

2Y4 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFOD (FORT DODGE RGNL) · 21.3 NM away. Conditions at 2Y4 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: 1 NM SE
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: PHILIP HAMMEN
Phone: 712-297-7041
Address: 335 MAIN, ROCKWELL CITY IA 50579

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

270° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 30

295°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	115° / 295°	3,503 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	3,500'	3,500'	3,500'	2,300'	—	—	16', pole, 372' from thr, 82' R of cntrln, slope 10
30	3,500'	3,500'	3,500'	3,500'	—	—	66', tree, 633' from thr, 120' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 2Y4 ROCKWELL CITY MUNI in ROCKWELL CITY, IOWA, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2Y4 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2Y4 · 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: 100LL
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: 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

$4.50

KEBS·Storm Flying Service·33.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.20

KEBS·Storm Flying Service·33.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Rockwell City Municipal Airport 122.800(712) 297-7041Independent5d ago	$5.80	—	—

Rockwell City Municipal Airport
122.800(712) 297-7041
—
100LL
$5.80
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.50atKEBSStorm Flying Service33.4 nmsave $1.30
Jet A$3.20atKEBSStorm Flying Service33.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RADIO CTLD ACFT INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

DUSK-DAWN. FOR MIRL RY 12/30 KEY 122.8 3 TIMES HIGH INTST ONLY.

Fuel notes

100LLFOR FUEL CALL POLICE AT (712) 297-7583.

Approach & departure obstructions

12APCH RATIO 50:1 FM DSPLCD THR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2Y4

Answer card

ICAO: 2Y4
Name: ROCKWELL CITY MUNI
Location: ROCKWELL CITY, IOWA
Elevation: 1,215.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,215.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 12/30 · 3,503 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 30

Rockwell City Muni sits in Rockwell City, Iowa. Field elevation is 1,215.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,503 ft long with concrete pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls for something different. The field is not busy in the way a metro airport is, but the published remarks say aircraft in the vicinity are radio controlled. Make your calls early and stay alert for other traffic.

The on-field FBO is Rockwell City Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. For fuel, the published remarks direct pilots to call police at (712) 297-7583. Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. For medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30, key 122.8 three times for high intensity only. There is also a published note on runway 12 about the approach ratio from the displaced threshold. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go if you need the exact details. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 2Y4 Rockwell City Muni?

Rockwell City Muni has one runway, 12/30. It is 3,503 ft long and has concrete pavement.

Does 2Y4 have a tower?

No. Rockwell City Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for position reports and local coordination.

What is the pattern altitude at Rockwell City Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. If you are operating a light piston, the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern is the usual starting point unless local guidance says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at 2Y4?

No ILS approaches are published for Rockwell City Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you file or launch.

Which fuel is available on the field at Rockwell City Muni?

The on-field FBO listed is Rockwell City Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel access details are in the published remarks, which direct pilots to call police at (712) 297-7583.

How do I activate the runway lights at 2Y4?

Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. For medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30, key 122.8 three times for high intensity only.

What should I know about runway 12 at Rockwell City Muni?

The published remarks note an approach ratio of 50 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 12. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival so you understand the usable approach environment.

Who handles clearance delivery for Rockwell City Muni?

The published remarks say clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you need IFR coordination, confirm the latest details with the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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