KBRL

MVFR

SOUTHEAST IOWA RGNL

BURLINGTON · IOWA

Elev
698.7'
Longest RWY
6,102'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Before you fly into KBRL
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 +14 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KBRL

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KBRL 280415Z AUTO 32015G25KT 10SM BKN024 OVC030 14/09 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 30029/0358 T01390094
Wind
320° @ 15G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
932 ft
Ceiling
2,400 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 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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320° · 15 kt
RWY 30
299°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
5 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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 is not available between runways 12 and 36.Show FAA
  • Surface condition is unmonitored from 1900 to 0600.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Self-service fuel is available at the north end of the apron.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated on runway 36; REIL is on runways 12, 18, and 30; VASI is on runway 12; PAPI is on runways 18 and 30; MIRL is on runways 12 and 30; HIRL is on runways 18 and 36. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 36 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 12/30Between 500 feet west of runway 18/36 and runway 18/36, the grade is 1.0 percent up to the southeast.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Approach ratio is 25 to 1.Show FAA

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
MVFR
Current wind
320° at 15 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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KBRL SOUTHEAST IOWA RGNL Airport Guide