KCJJ Ellen Church Fld Airport Guide

Before you fly into KCJJ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,279'

MSL · field 1,279' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 33

H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KCJJ

KCJJ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDEH (DECORAH MUNI) · 18.0 NM away. Conditions at KCJJ may differ.

METAR · KDEH

Observed 12:55Z

KDEH 121255Z AUTO VRB06KT 230V310 10SM CLR 17/16 A2988 RMK AO2

Wind: VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 16°C
Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,876 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KCJJ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KRST (ROCHESTER INTL) · 36.3 NM away. Conditions at KCJJ may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 12:00Z–13 12:00Z

TAF KRST 121120Z 1212/1312 26012KT P6SM SKC FM121400 27017G26KT P6SM SKC FM122300 25011KT P6SM FEW250 FM130200 20008KT P6SM BKN150

BASEVFR

12 12:00Z–12 14:00Z

Wind: 260° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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 SW
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CLAIR PECINOVSKY
Phone: 563-547-4898
Address: 12848 WELL ROAD, CRESCO IA 52136

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

000° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 33

332°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	152° / 332°	2,949 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	—	—	74', tree, 1736' from thr, 86' R of cntrln, slope 20
33	—	—	—	—	—	—	25', pole, 714' from thr, 228' 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 KCJJ ELLEN CHURCH FLD in CRESCO, IOWA, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

GPS RWY 15

KCJJ · IAP

GPS RWY 15

KCJJ · 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: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
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

$5.39

KCHU·Houston County·30.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.80

KALO·Livingston Aviation·49.9 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.39atKCHUHouston County30.7 nm
Jet A$6.80atKALOLivingston Aviation49.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

BE ALERT FOR ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC ROCHESTER APCH AT 507-424-8111. FOR CD WHEN ROCHESTER APCH IS CLOSED, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
SNOW REMOVAL DELAYED AT TIMES; CONFIRM RWY CONDITIONS PRIOR TO USE: CALL 563-547-4898 OR AMGR, 563-379-5898.

Lighting notes

ACTVT LIRL RWY 15/33 - 122.7.

Other notes

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
CTAF/UNICOM OTS INDEFLY.
ANSWERED BY POLICE; NOT ON FIELD.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCJJ

Answer card

ICAO: KCJJ
Name: ELLEN CHURCH FLD
Location: CRESCO, IOWA
Elevation: 1,279 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,279 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 2,949 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 33

Ellen Church Fld is in Cresco, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,279 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 2,949 ft long and paved concrete. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or airport manager says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,279 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The airport is non-towered, so plan to self-announce and keep a close ear on the CTAF. The published remarks also say the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies are out of service indefinitely, so verify current local procedures before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Snow removal can be delayed at times, so call ahead for runway condition updates before a winter arrival. The remarks also call out ultralight activity in and near the airport. Low-intensity runway lighting on 15/33 is activated by keying the microphone on 122.7. For clearance delivery, contact Rochester Approach. If Rochester is closed, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. Pilots should also pay attention to the magnetic runway headings. They are 154° for runway 15 and 334° for runway 33.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCJJ?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. That is about 2,279 ft MSL at the listed field elevation.

Does KCJJ have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KCJJ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before departure.

Is KCJJ towered or non-towered?

KCJJ has no control tower. Plan for non-towered operations and verify current communication procedures before arrival because the published CTAF and UNICOM are out of service indefinitely.

What is the longest runway at KCJJ?

KCJJ has one runway. Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at 2,949 ft.

How do you turn on the runway lights at KCJJ?

Low-intensity runway lighting on 15/33 is activated by keying the microphone on 122.7.

Are there any FBOs on the field at KCJJ?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Is there a winter runway condition issue at KCJJ?

Yes. The published remarks say snow removal is delayed at times. Confirm runway conditions before use by calling the airport manager or the listed airport phone numbers.

What should a first-time pilot watch for at KCJJ?

Watch for ultralight activity in and near the airport. The field also has no tower, so keep your scan tight and verify local radio procedures before entering the pattern.

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