KALO

MVFR

WATERLOO RGNL

WATERLOO · IOWA

Elev
873'
Longest RWY
8,399'12/30
Tower
06:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR03:54Z
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Before you fly into KALO
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
06:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,873'
MSL · field 873' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +17 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KALO

Current METAR

Observed 03:54Z

KALO 280354Z AUTO 29018G24KT 10SM BKN016 OVC024 09/07 A2975 RMK AO2 PK WND 30033/0319 SLP075 T00940067
Wind
290° @ 18G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
573 ft
Ceiling
1,600 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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ALO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MR. STEVEN KJERGAARD
Address
2790 LIVINGSTON LANE, WATERLOO IA 50703

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0500-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 18 kt
RWY 30
308°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 308° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,873 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored128° / 308°8,399 ftASPHStandard L
18/36188° / 8°6,003 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
128,399'8,399'8,399'8,399'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR107', tree, 5200' from thr, 1000' R of cntrln, slope 46
308,399'8,399'8,399'8,399'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALS
186,003'6,003'6,003'6,003'VASI 4-box left(3°)75', tree, 1875' from thr, 450' R of cntrln, slope 22
366,003'6,003'6,003'6,003'PAPI 4-box left(3°)50', tree, 2300' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 42

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

ILS · 1

RWY 12
LD · CAT I
ALO
111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 12
KALO · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery, if unable on 121.9, contact Waterloo Air Traffic Control Tower at 319-233-4835. When Waterloo Air Traffic Control Tower is closed, for clearance delivery contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Airport surface conditions are unmonitored from 2200 to 0430 daily.Show FAA
  • When departing all runways, ends of other runways are not visible.Show FAA
  • Runway 30 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • When the Air Traffic Control Tower is closed and during snow events, all arrival and departure aircraft announce their intentions on the common traffic advisory frequency 5 minutes prior to using the runways.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting is not available east of runway 12/30 on taxiway A.Show FAA
  • Personnel and equipment performing snow removal operations will monitor the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Arranging operations contact DSN 431-5520 or cell 319-234-1372.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A lighting between runway 12/30 and Army Aviation Support Ramp is not available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the Air Traffic Control Tower is closed, activate MALSR for runway 12; MALS for runway 30; VASI for runway 18; PAPI for runway 36; medium intensity runway lighting for runways 18/36; and high intensity runway lighting for runway 12/30 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available on request. There is a fee for services.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36The pavement classification rating value for runway 18/36 is 202/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 12/30The pavement classification rating value for runway 12/30 is 513/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 10 passenger seats except with 72 hours prior permission required from the airport manager. Call the airport manager at 319-291-4483 or cell 319-529-1388. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index B is provided. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index C is available on 72 hours request. Air carrier operations over 9 passenger seats are not authorized over 15 minutes before or after scheduled arrival or departure times except with prior coordination with the airport manager.Show FAA
  • AMBCar rental is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KALO

Answer card
ICAO
KALO
Name
WATERLOO RGNL
Location
WATERLOO, IOWA
Elevation
873 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,873 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 8,399 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
12
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 18 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Waterloo Rgnl sits in Waterloo, Iowa at 873 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 12/30 at 8,399 ft. The other runway is 18/36 at 6,003 ft. The field is towered from 0600 to 2000. When the tower is closed, use the published lighting procedures on CTAF for the runway you plan to use. One ILS approach is available for runway 12. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,873 ft MSL here.

Livingston Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. Airport surface conditions are unmonitored from 2200 to 0430 daily. That matters if you are planning a late arrival or early departure. Runway 30 is the calm wind runway. Taxiway A lighting between runway 12/30 and the Army Aviation Support Ramp is not available. Plan your ground movement with that in mind. The airport also notes that ends of the other runways are not visible when departing any runway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KALO?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,873 ft MSL based on the field elevation of 873 ft.
What is the longest runway at Waterloo Rgnl?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 8,399 ft. Runway 18/36 is 6,003 ft.
Is there an ILS at KALO?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 12.
What are the tower hours at KALO?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2000. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF procedures and lighting notes in the current Chart Supplement.
Which FBO is on the field at Waterloo Rgnl?
Livingston Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about night operations at KALO?
Airport surface conditions are unmonitored from 2200 to 0430 daily. When the tower is closed, the published lighting procedures apply on CTAF for the runway you plan to use.
Is runway 30 the calm wind runway at KALO?
Yes. The published remarks say runway 30 is the calm wind runway. Check winds and runway condition before you commit. The airport also notes that birds are on and near the field.
Are there any special airport restrictions at Waterloo Rgnl?
The published remarks say unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 10 passenger seats are restricted without prior permission. Airport operations contact details are listed in the current Chart Supplement.

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KALO Waterloo Rgnl Airport