4C8 ALBIA MUNI Airport Guide

Before you fly into 4C8

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,963.7'

MSL · field 963.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +16 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 4C8

4C8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOTM (OTTUMWA RGNL) · 15.9 NM away. Conditions at 4C8 may differ.

METAR · KOTM

Observed 05:08Z

KOTM 280508Z AUTO 29017G30KT 10SM BKN025 OVC031 11/07 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 32030/0504 T01110067

Wind: 290° @ 17G30 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 11°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 29.85 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 802 ft
Ceiling: 2,500 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

4C8 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KOTM (OTTUMWA RGNL) · 15.9 NM away. Conditions at 4C8 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KOTM 280535Z 2806/2906 29014G23KT P6SM SCT017 OVC023 FM281200 32012KT P6SM SCT021 BKN040 FM281600 32009KT P6SM BKN060

BASEMVFR

28 06:00Z–28 12:00Z

Wind: 290° at 14 kt gusting 23 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 2,300 ft, Scattered 1,700 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: 3 NM SE
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LINDA HELLER
Phone: 641-932-2129
Address: CITY HALL 120 SOUTH A ST, ALBIA IA 52531

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 31

307°M

Head/Tail

+16 kt

Crosswind

6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	127° / 307°	3,398 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
31	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	40', tree, 913' from thr, 274' R of cntrln, slope 17

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

4C8 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

4C8 · IAP

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
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: No
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.75

I75·Osceola Municipal Airport·42 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.44

KFFL·Fairfield Flying Service·35.7 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.75atI75Osceola Municipal Airport42 nm
Jet A$5.44atKFFLFairfield Flying Service35.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
Runway 13 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. The PAPI and REIL on runways 13 and 31 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

1For service call 515-932-7815.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4C8

Answer card

ICAO: 4C8
Name: ALBIA MUNI
Location: ALBIA, IOWA
Elevation: 963.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,963.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 3,398 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 290° at 17 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

ALBIA MUNI sits in Albia, Iowa. Field elevation is 963.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 13/31, which is 3,398 ft long on asphalt. 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 unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks say runway lighting is available from dusk to dawn. The PAPI and REIL on runways 13 and 31 are activated by CTAF. Runway 13 is the calm wind runway. That matters here because this is a small non-towered field, so plan your calls early and keep the pattern tight and predictable. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. For service, call 515-932-7815. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so verify current fuel and service availability with the airport operator or the field directly before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at ALBIA MUNI (4C8)?

The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,398 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is ALBIA MUNI towered or non-towered?

It is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for position reports and traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 4C8?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does ALBIA MUNI have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 4C8. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure data before you go.

What are the lighting details at ALBIA MUNI?

Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. The PAPI and REIL on runways 13 and 31 are activated by CTAF.

Which runway is preferred at ALBIA MUNI when the wind is calm?

The published remarks say runway 13 is the calm wind runway. Use that as the default when conditions allow.

Who do I call for service at ALBIA MUNI?

The published remarks list a service number of 515-932-7815. For current fuel or ramp details, call the airport operator or the field directly before arrival.

Are there any on-field FBOs at 4C8?

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

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