C27

MVFR

MANCHESTER MUNI

MANCHESTER · IOWA

Elev
987'
Longest RWY
3,465'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C27
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,987'
MSL · field 987' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +7 · X/W 18 kt L

METAR & TAF C27

C27 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIIB (JAMES H CONNELL FLD AT INDEPENDENCE MUNI) · 20.0 NM away. Conditions at C27 may differ.

METAR · KIIB

Observed 04:15Z

KIIB 280415Z AUTO 29019G25KT 10SM OVC019 09/07 A2977 RMK AO2 T00910072
Wind
290° @ 19G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
690 ft
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 W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON HAIGHT
Address
208 E MAIN STREET, MANCHESTER IA 52057

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 19 kt
RWY 36
358°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
18 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 358° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,987 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°3,465 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1825', tree, 1033' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 33
3628', bldg, 295' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 3

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
C27 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18 end has been extended by 190 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Runway 36 approach slope is 21 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAirport manager is not at the field.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager can be reached at 563-608-3966 cell or 563-927-3355 police.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C27

Answer card
ICAO
C27
Name
MANCHESTER MUNI
Location
MANCHESTER, IOWA
Elevation
987 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,987 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,465 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 19 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Manchester Muni sits in Manchester, Iowa. The field elevation is 987 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36 and the longest runway is 3,465 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Manchester Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call 563-927-3636 before you go if you need current service details.

A few published remarks matter for planning. Runway 36 has an approach slope note to the displaced threshold. Runway 18 has been extended by 190 ft. Deer are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. The airport manager is not at the field, so use the listed phone numbers if you need local coordination. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you are flying in IFR or at night, verify the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Manchester Muni (C27)?
Manchester Muni has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,465 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does C27 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for C27. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure updates before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Manchester Muni?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Manchester Muni towered?
No. Manchester Muni is an uncontrolled field. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Which fuel is available on the field at C27?
The on-field FBO is Manchester Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call the FBO directly at (563) 927-3636 for current service details.
Are there any runway notes I should know before landing at C27?
Yes. Runway 36 has an approach slope note to the displaced threshold. Runway 18 has been extended by 190 ft. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are deer a concern at Manchester Muni?
Yes. Deer are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Use extra caution during taxi, takeoff and landing. Be especially alert at dawn and dusk.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Manchester Muni?
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you need local airport coordination, the manager is listed in the remarks but is not at the field.

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