KCAV Clarion Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into KCAV

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,156.6'

MSL · field 1,156.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 32

H/W +16 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KCAV

Current METAR

Observed 08:35Z

KCAV 280835Z AUTO 32016KT 10SM BKN020 OVC026 07/07 A2990 RMK A01

Wind: 320° @ 16 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 7°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 499 ft
Ceiling: 2,000 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

KCAV does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFOD (FORT DODGE RGNL) · 22.2 NM away. Conditions at KCAV may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KFOD 280535Z 2806/2906 31014G23KT P6SM OVC015 FM280800 32012KT P6SM SCT025 FM281100 32010KT P6SM BKN200

BASEMVFR

28 06:00Z–28 08:00Z

Wind: 310° at 14 kt gusting 23 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 1,500 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 NW
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: CAV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JON DEVRIES
Phone: 515-532-6980
Address: 2076 - 210TH STREET, CLARION IA 50525

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

320° · 16 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 32

323°M

Head/Tail

+16 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32Favored	143° / 323°	3,455 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
14	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	18', road, 560' from thr, 280' R of cntrln, slope 20
32	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	59', pole, 2210' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 34

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

KCAV · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

KCAV · IAP

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): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.50

KEBS·Storm Flying Service·18.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.20

KEBS·Storm Flying Service·18.9 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.50atKEBSStorm Flying Service18.9 nm
Jet A$3.20atKEBSStorm Flying Service18.9 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights preset to low intensity. Activating the PAPI and REIL on runways 14 and 32 and the medium intensity runway lights on runway 14/32 will increase the intensity to higher. Use the CTAF to activate.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCAV

Answer card

ICAO: KCAV
Name: CLARION MUNI
Location: CLARION, IOWA
Elevation: 1,156.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,156.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 14/32 · 3,455 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 320° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 32

Clarion Muni sits in Clarion, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,156.6 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 3,455 ft long with a concrete surface. This is an uncontrolled airport with no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current Chart Supplement before you fly. For clearance delivery, the published remark points pilots to Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. That is useful to have ready if you are filing or need a clearance.

The runway lighting note matters here. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights preset to low intensity. The PAPI and REIL on runways 14 and 32 can be activated by CTAF. The same CTAF activation also increases the runway light intensity. That is worth checking before a night arrival.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability. With one runway and no published ILS, plan for a straightforward VFR or non-precision arrival. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCAV?

KCAV has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 3,455 ft long with a concrete surface.

Does Clarion Muni have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KCAV. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

Is KCAV towered or uncontrolled?

KCAV is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic. UNICOM is also 122.8.

What is the field elevation at KCAV?

The field elevation is 1,156.6 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.

What is the pattern altitude at Clarion Muni?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

How do you activate the lights at KCAV?

Use CTAF to activate the PAPI, REIL and medium intensity runway lights on runway 14/32. The lights are preset to low intensity until activated.

Who is the FBO at KCAV?

No on-field FBOs are listed for KCAV. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at KCAV?

The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Have that number handy if you need a clearance.

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