8C4

MVFR

MATHEWS MEML

TIPTON · IOWA

Elev
840'
Longest RWY
3,000'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8C4
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,840'
MSL · field 840' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +17 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 8C4

8C4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIOW (IOWA CITY MUNI) · 19.2 NM away. Conditions at 8C4 may differ.

METAR · KIOW

Observed 01:52Z

KIOW 280152Z AUTO 28017G28KT 10SM OVC019 15/ A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND 29041/0114 PRESRR SLP050 T0150 $
Wind
280° @ 17G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
Ceiling
1,900 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
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MAX COPPESS
Address
303 2ND AVENUE, STANWOOD IA 52337

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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280° · 17 kt
RWY 29
288°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 288° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,840 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored108° / 288°3,000 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2920', road, 450' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 12

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 11
8C4 · IAP
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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
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
SS-SR
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

  • Runway 29 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • Deer and waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmail address: maxcoppess@aol.com (all lower case).Show FAA
  • OWNERBrian Wagner is the city administrator.Show FAA
  • MANAGERPhone number for the manager is 563-886-6187.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8C4

Answer card
ICAO
8C4
Name
MATHEWS MEML
Location
TIPTON, IOWA
Elevation
840 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,840 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
280° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Mathews Meml (8C4) sits in Tipton, Iowa. The field elevation is 840 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 3,000 ft of concrete. Runway 29 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks.

This is an untowered field. No tower hours are published. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Deer and waterfowl are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on departure and in the pattern.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability. For clearance delivery, the published remark points pilots to Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. The airport also lists Cedar Rapids approach and departure frequencies for radio work. If you are planning a first visit, review the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. That is the best place to confirm any current remarks, pattern details, or operating notes that may affect your arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I expect to use at 8C4 in calm winds?
Runway 29 is the calm wind runway in the published remarks. The runway is 3,000 ft long and paved with concrete.
What is the field elevation at Mathews Meml (8C4)?
Field elevation is 840 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and for setting your mental picture of the traffic pattern.
Does 8C4 have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 8C4. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at 8C4?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Mathews Meml towered or untowered?
It is untowered. The listed CTAF is 122.9.
Which frequencies are published for 8C4?
CTAF is 122.9. Cedar Rapids approach and departure are listed on 119.7 and 266.8.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 8C4?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should I watch for when flying into 8C4?
Deer and waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Keep a close lookout on final, on rollout and during taxi.

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