KBRL

VFR

SOUTHEAST IOWA RGNL

BURLINGTON · IOWA

Elev
698.7'
Longest RWY
6,102'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Before you fly into KBRL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,698.7'
MSL · field 698.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KBRL

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KBRL 120353Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02000150
Wind
310° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,541 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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 SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
BRL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SARA SANDBURG
Address
2515 SUMMER ST, BURLINGTON IA 52601

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 4 kt
RWY 30
299°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 299° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,699 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36179° / 359°6,102 ftCONC18 R
12/30Favored119° / 299°5,351 ftCONC12 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
186,102'6,102'6,102'6,102'PAPI 4-box left(3°)104', trees, 2588' from thr, 112' R of cntrln, slope 22
366,102'6,102'6,102'6,102'MALSR40', tree, 2000' from thr, 575' R of cntrln, slope 45
124,850'5,350'4,850'5,350'VASI 4-box left(3°)
305,350'5,350'5,350'4,850'PAPI 4-box left(3°)16', road, 600' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 25

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBRL SOUTHEAST IOWA RGNL in BURLINGTON, IOWA, showing runways 18/36, 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 36
LS · CAT I
BRL
108.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 36
KBRL · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
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
Yes

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

  • LINE OF SIGHT NA BTN RWY 12 & 36.
  • SELF SVC FUEL AVBL N END OF APRON.
  • SFC COND UNMNT 1900-0600.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 12, 18 & 30; VASI RWY 12; PAPI RWY 18 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30BTN 500 FT W OF RWY 18/36 & RWY 18/36 GRADE 1.0 PCT UP SE.
  • 18/36RWY 36 CALM WIND RWY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18APCH RATIO 25:1.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBRL

Answer card
ICAO
KBRL
Name
SOUTHEAST IOWA RGNL
Location
BURLINGTON, IOWA
Elevation
698.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,698.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,102 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

SOUTHEAST IOWA RGNL is in Burlington, Iowa. The field elevation is 698.7 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 6,102 ft. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 123.0 for traffic calls. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 36 has the ILS. The published lighting setup is useful to know before you go. MALSR is on runway 36. REIL is on 12, 18 and 30. VASI is on 12. PAPI is on 18 and 30. HIRL is on 18 and 36. Runway 36 is also published as the calm wind runway. Self-service fuel is available at the north end of the apron.

Jet Air, Inc. is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (319) 237-8500 for current service details. One operational point to plan around is that surface condition is unmonitored from 1900 to 0600. There is also no line of sight between runways 12 and 36. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service Station frequency, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. For a first visit, brief the runway 36 ILS. Brief the non-towered pattern. Brief the lighting before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBRL?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Does KBRL have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 36.
Is KBRL towered or non-towered?
KBRL has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for position reports and sequencing.
What are the runway lengths at KBRL?
KBRL has two concrete runways. Runway 12/30 is 5,351 ft. Runway 18/36 is 6,102 ft.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KBRL?
Runway 36 is published as the calm wind runway. Check winds and runway condition before choosing it.
Which FBO is on the field at KBRL?
Jet Air, Inc. is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (319) 237-8500 for current service details.
Is self-serve fuel available at KBRL?
Yes. Self-service fuel is available at the north end of the apron.
What lighting should I expect at KBRL at night?
Runway 36 has MALSR. Runway 18 and 36 have HIRL. Runway 12 has VASI. REIL is on 12, 18 and 30. Use CTAF for traffic calls.

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