KCCY

VFR

NORTHEAST IOWA RGNL

CHARLES CITY · IOWA

Elev
1,125'
Longest RWY
4,000'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KCCY NORTHEAST IOWA RGNL showing runway layout — runways 12/30, 04/22
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCCY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,125'
MSL · field 1,125' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +15 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KCCY

Current METAR

Observed 00:55Z

KCCY 120055Z AUTO 31015G21KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A2975 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 15G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,086 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CCY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WILLIAM R KYLE
Address
3129 HWY 18, CHARLES CITY IA 50616

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0700-1700
  • SUN · 0800-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 15 kt
RWY 30
305°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 305° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,125 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored125° / 305°4,000 ftCONCStandard L
04/2245° / 225°2,536 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)57', tree, 1158' from thr, 385' R of cntrln, slope 16
0425', pline, 1000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 40
224', fence, 80' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 KCCY NORTHEAST IOWA RGNL in CHARLES CITY, IOWA, showing runways 12/30, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
KCCY · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • SAWRS AVBL ON ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC DES MOINES APCH AT 515-974-8016. WHEN DES MOINES APP CLSD, FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT REIL RWYS 12 & 30, PAPI RWY 12 & 30, MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04THLDS & EDGES MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • 22THLDS & EDGES MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.

Other notes

  • 1FOR SVC AFT DUSK CALL (641) 330-4599/330-8448.
  • OWNERJEFF SISSON, CHAIRMAN

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCCY

Answer card
ICAO
KCCY
Name
NORTHEAST IOWA RGNL
Location
CHARLES CITY, IOWA
Elevation
1,125 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,125 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Northeast Iowa Rgnl sits in Charles City, Iowa. Field elevation is 1,125.2 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 12/30 at 4,000 ft. Runway 04/22 is 2,536 ft turf. The field is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,125.2 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. It also has runway end identifier lights and PAPI. Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. Runway 04 has yellow cone markings at the threshold and edges. Runway 22 has yellow cone markings at the threshold and edges.

Charles City Aeronautics is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A PRIST. For clearance delivery, contact Des Moines Approach when it is open. When it is closed, use Minneapolis ARTCC. Snowplows are available on the airport. If you need service after dusk, call the number in the remarks before you go. This is a good field to brief for a normal VFR arrival. Check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCCY?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That is about 2,125.2 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KCCY have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCCY. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Which runway is longest at KCCY?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 4,000 ft. It is concrete and has medium intensity runway lights. It also has REIL and PAPI.
Is KCCY towered or non-towered?
KCCY is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for airport traffic and monitor the field closely in the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at KCCY?
Charles City Aeronautics is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A PRIST. Call (641) 228-3553 for current service details.
What are the runway lighting and night ops at KCCY?
Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. It also has REIL and PAPI. If you need service after dusk, call the number in the remarks before arrival.
Are there any special markings on runway 04/22 at KCCY?
Yes. Thresholds and edges on runway 04 are marked with yellow cones. Thresholds and edges on runway 22 are also marked with yellow cones.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at KCCY?
Contact Des Moines Approach at 515-974-8016 when it is open. When Des Moines Approach is closed, use Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

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