C11 Amana Airport | AMANA, Iowa

Before you fly into C11

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,712'

MSL · field 712' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF C11

C11 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCID (THE EASTERN IOWA) · 8.8 NM away. Conditions at C11 may differ.

METAR · KCID

Observed 03:59Z

KCID 280359Z 29020G29KT 10SM BKN023 OVC031 11/08 A2975 RMK AO2 PK WND 29029/0356 T01110078

Wind: 290° @ 20G29 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 11°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 29.75 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 614 ft
Ceiling: 2,300 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

C11 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCID (THE EASTERN IOWA) · 8.8 NM away. Conditions at C11 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KCID 280007Z 2800/2824 28018G30KT P6SM OVC020 FM280100 29018G25KT P6SM OVC012 FM281200 31012KT P6SM OVC012 FM281900 31009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060

BASEMVFR

28 00:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 280° at 18 kt gusting 30 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 2,000 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: 0 NM SE
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOHN OR BILL THOMPSON
Phone: 319-622-3251
Address: 950 48 TH AVE, AMANA IA 52203

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD: FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MAR-NOV · IREG · IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

290° · 20 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

C11 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

C11 · 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
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
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

$4.60

KAWG·Washington Airport·32.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.44

KFFL·Fairfield Flying Service·44.6 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.60atKAWGWashington Airport32.2 nm
Jet A$5.44atKFFLFairfield Flying Service44.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Landing fee.Show FAA
The airport is closed from first snow fall to early spring.Show FAA
Ditches are located at runway edges.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
Deer in vicinity.Show FAA
Trees on both sides of the approach to runway 26 end penetrate the transitional surface. Tree groves north of runway 08/26 penetrate the transitional surface.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Ultralight activity is discouraged.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

08Thresholds and edges are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
26Thresholds and edges are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
08The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

Provided approaches are maintained for a minimum 20 to 1 glide slope. The transitional surface is maintained for a 7 to 1 slope. A gravel road which crosses the runway is closed and barricaded to prohibit unauthorized crossing and access to the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C11

Answer card

ICAO: C11
Name: AMANA
Location: AMANA, IOWA
Elevation: 712 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,712 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 290° at 20 kt
Favored runway now: –

Amana Airport sits in Amana, Iowa at 712 ft MSL. It is a small field with no runways listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning any arrival. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published remarks also matter here. Trees penetrate the transitional surface near the runway 26 end. Tree groves north of runway 08/26 also penetrate the transitional surface. Ditches are located at runway edges. Thresholds and edges are marked with yellow cones on 08 and 26. The controlling obstruction on 08 exceeds a 45 degree slope.

The field is closed from first snowfall to early spring. A gravel road across the runway is closed and barricaded. Deer are in the vicinity. Ultralight activity is discouraged. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at C11 Amana?

C11 sits at 712 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and pattern work, especially when the field is closed seasonally and surface conditions can change.

Does Amana Airport have any published runways?

No runways are listed in the facts block. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator before you plan an arrival.

Is there a tower at C11?

No. C11 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announce traffic calls.

Are there any ILS approaches at Amana?

No ILS approaches are published. If you need an instrument procedure, verify current options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at C11 Amana?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is C11 open year-round?

No. The field is closed from first snowfall to early spring. Check with the airport operator before going in during shoulder season.

What runway and obstacle issues should I know about at Amana?

Published remarks say trees penetrate the transitional surface near runway 26 and north of runway 08/26. Ditches are also located at runway edges, so treat the surface and margins with care.

Are there any FBOs on the field at C11?

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

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