Runway 18 at Council Bluffs Muni is the southbound end at KCBF in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 181°. Length is 5,500 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
Field elevation at KCBF is 1,244.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 18 is 1,231.1 ft MSL. Lighting is high intensity. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at KCBF.
- Headwind
- -11.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.2 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 179°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 36
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 176°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 86°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (356°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 176°M for Runway 18
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 18 at KCBF?
Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 181°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is Runway 18 at KCBF left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of Runway 18 at KCBF?
Runway 18 is 5,500 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of Runway 18 at KCBF?
Runway 18 has a concrete surface. The surface code is CONC.
Does Runway 18 have an ILS approach at KCBF?
No ILS is published for Runway 18 at KCBF. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of Runway 18 at KCBF?
The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 and Runway 36 are the two ends of the same runway.