5D2

VFR

NORTHWOOD MUNI

NORTHWOOD · IOWA

Elev
1,226'
Longest RWY
3,300'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5D2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,226'
MSL · field 1,226' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 5D2

5D2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAEL (ALBERT LEA MUNI) · 15.7 NM away. Conditions at 5D2 may differ.

METAR · KAEL

Observed 06:35Z

KAEL 260635Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 10/05 A2997 RMK AO2 T00990051
Wind
350° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
858 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
DR MIKE DIERENFELD
Address
CENTRAL AVE, NORTHWOOD IA 50459

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

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350° · 4 kt
RWY 35
355°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 355° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,226 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored175° / 355°3,300 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1720', road, 0' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 0
3518', road, 0' from thr, 120' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
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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
Other services
AGRI

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • No snow removal is provided. The airport is closed when snow conditions exist.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Rochester Approach at 507-424-8111. For clearance delivery when Rochester Approach is closed, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Crop dusting occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 17/35 has an 18-foot bituminous road 100 feet east and parallel to the centerline.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Solar lights operate from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Solar lights are mounted on yellow cones.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35Runways 17 and 35 touchdown zones and edges are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 17Runways 17 and 35 touchdown zones and edges are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 17The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope near runway 17/35. There is an 18-foot road 100 feet east and parallel to the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5D2

Answer card
ICAO
5D2
Name
NORTHWOOD MUNI
Location
NORTHWOOD, IOWA
Elevation
1,226 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,226 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Northwood Muni sits in Northwood, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,226 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,300 ft of turf, with magnetic headings 178° and 358°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

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 pattern at 2,226 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the field on CTAF for current services before you go. Published remarks matter here. No snow removal is provided. The airport is closed when snow conditions exist. Crop dusting occurs on and near the airport, so expect low-level ag work traffic. Runway 17 and 35 touchdown zones and edges are marked with yellow cones. Solar lights operate from sunset to sunrise. There is also an 18-foot road 100 feet east and parallel to the runway centerline. That is worth keeping in mind on final and during rollout.

For clearance delivery, contact Rochester Approach or Minneapolis ARTCC when Rochester is closed. This is a turf strip with a single runway, so check surface condition and local traffic before committing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Northwood Muni (5D2)?
Northwood Muni has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,300 ft long and turf. The magnetic headings are 178° and 358°.
What is the pattern altitude at 5D2?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 2,226 ft MSL at this field.
Does Northwood Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 5D2. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you fly in.
Is Northwood Muni towered?
No. Northwood Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and local coordination.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 5D2?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Can you land at Northwood Muni in winter?
The published remarks say no snow removal is provided. The airport is closed when snow conditions exist, so verify current surface conditions before departure.
What should a pilot watch for on final to runway 17 or 35?
There is an 18-foot road 100 feet east and parallel to the runway centerline. The remarks also note a controlling obstruction near runway 17/35 that exceeds a 45 degree slope, so plan your approach carefully.
Is there any special traffic to expect at Northwood Muni?
Yes. Crop dusting occurs on and near the airport. Expect ag traffic and keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on departure.

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