C17

MVFR

MARION

MARION · IOWA

Elev
860.6'
Longest RWY
3,776'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:59Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C17
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,860.6'
MSL · field 860.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +9 · X/W 18 kt L

METAR & TAF C17

C17 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCID (THE EASTERN IOWA) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at C17 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
798 ft
Ceiling
2,300 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JON MORRIS
Address
890 BOLTON MANOR ROAD, SPRINGVILLE IA 52336

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 20 kt
RWY 35
352°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
18 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 352° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,861 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°3,776 ftASPH35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1716', trees, 275' from thr, 44' R of cntrln, slope 4

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 17
C17 · 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
100LLAMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Deer and waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Occasional skydiving and balloon launches occur from May through September.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17The approach slope to the runway 17 decision height is 20 to 1.Show FAA
  • 17There is an 18-foot road 145 feet from the runway end on the runway centerline at runway 17.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C17

Answer card
ICAO
C17
Name
MARION
Location
MARION, IOWA
Elevation
860.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,860.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,776 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Marion Airport (C17) is in Marion, Iowa. The field elevation is 860.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,776 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston ops unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Cedar Rapids approach and departure are on 134.05 and 266.8. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. The runway lights on 17/35 are medium intensity. They are activated by the CTAF.

LuxAir Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and mogas. Call (319) 377-1111 for current services before you go. Published remarks also note a road near the departure end of runway 17 on the centerline. They also note a steep approach slope to the runway 17 decision height. Deer and waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Skydiving and balloon launches also occur from May through September, so expect extra traffic in that season.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at C17 Marion Airport?
C17 has one runway, 17/35, at 3,776 ft. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there an ILS at Marion Airport (C17)?
No ILS approaches are published for C17. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at C17?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Marion Airport towered?
No. C17 does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at C17?
LuxAir Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and mogas. Call (319) 377-1111 for current availability and services.
What should I know about runway 17 at C17?
Published remarks call out an obstacle issue near runway 17. There is also an 18 ft road 145 ft from the runway end on the centerline, so plan your approach and departure carefully.
Are there wildlife or seasonal activity concerns at Marion Airport?
Yes. Deer and waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Occasional skydiving and balloon launches also occur from May through September.
How do I get clearance delivery for C17?
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you need current procedures, verify them with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement.

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