I27 ELKADER Airport Guide

Before you fly into I27

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,932'

MSL · field 932' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 35

H/W +6 · X/W 15 kt L

METAR & TAF I27

I27 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPDC (PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MUNI) · 15.4 NM away. Conditions at I27 may differ.

METAR · KPDC

Observed 02:35Z

KPDC 280235Z AUTO 28016G19KT 10SM OVC020 13/10 A2962 RMK AO2 T01330101

Wind: 280° @ 16G19 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 13°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.62 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,288 ft
Ceiling: 2,000 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

I27 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDBQ (DUBUQUE RGNL) · 40.0 NM away. Conditions at I27 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KDBQ 280006Z 2800/2824 25014G33KT P6SM OVC020 FM281200 31014G22KT P6SM OVC015 FM282000 31010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060

BASEMVFR

28 00:00Z–28 12:00Z

Wind: 250° at 14 kt gusting 33 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: 1 NM SE
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: GEORGE TEGELER
Phone: (563) 880-2915
Address: 21193 GRAPE RD, ELKADER IA 52043-8077

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD: FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: IREG

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 16 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 35

347°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

15 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	167° / 347°	1,705 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	8', trees, 178' from thr, 63' R of cntrln, slope 22

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

I27 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

I27 · 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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
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

$4.80

KVTI·Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark·47.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.45

KIIB·Independence Municipal Airport·34.2 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.80atKVTIVinton Veterans Memorial Airpark47.3 nm
Jet A$5.45atKIIBIndependence Municipal Airport34.2 nm

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
During winter months call ahead for conditions at 563-880-2915.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

17Runways 17 and 35 are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
35Trees are on both sides of the runway centerline extended 295 feet from the threshold of runway 35.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · I27

Answer card

ICAO: I27
Name: ELKADER
Location: ELKADER, IOWA
Elevation: 932 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,932 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 1,705 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 280° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 35

Elkader Airport (I27) sits in Elkader, Iowa. The field elevation is 932 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 1,705 ft of turf, so plan for short-field performance and soft-field technique. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway markings use yellow cones. Trees sit on both sides of the runway centerline extended near the threshold of runway 35. That is worth keeping in mind on departure and landing.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need fuel, services, or local field conditions, contact the airport operator directly or call ahead before arrival. For winter operations, the published remarks say to call 563-880-2915 for conditions. Clearance delivery is handled through Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. This is a small turf field with no tower and no published instrument approach. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go if you need the latest operational notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Elkader Airport (I27)?

I27 has one runway. It is 17/35 and it is 1,705 ft long. The surface is turf.

What is the field elevation at I27?

The field elevation is 932 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on a short turf strip.

Does Elkader Airport have a control tower?

No. I27 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

Are there any ILS approaches at I27?

No ILS approaches are published for Elkader Airport. If you need instrument guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data.

What is the pattern altitude at I27?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

What should I know about runway 35 at Elkader?

Trees are on both sides of the runway centerline extended 295 ft from the threshold of runway 35. That makes the approach and departure path tighter than a typical open field.

Are the runways at I27 marked?

Yes. Runways 17 and 35 are marked with yellow cones. That is useful on a turf field where painted markings may be limited.

Who do I call for winter conditions at Elkader Airport?

The published remark says to call 563-880-2915 during winter months for conditions. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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