KCJJ

IFR

ELLEN CHURCH FLD

CRESCO · IOWA

Elev
1,279'
Longest RWY
2,949'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCJJ
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,279'
MSL · field 1,279' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +6 · X/W 8 kt L

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 04:55Z

KDEH 280455Z AUTO 28010G21KT 240V320 8SM BKN007 OVC012 08/08 A2969 RMK AO2
Wind
280° @ 10G21 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,031 ft
Ceiling
700 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
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
280° · 10 kt
RWY 33
332°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 332° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,279 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored152° / 332°2,949 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1574', tree, 1736' from thr, 86' R of cntrln, slope 20
3325', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

GPS RWY 15
KCJJ · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Rochester Approach at 507-424-8111. When Rochester Approach is closed, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is delayed at times. Confirm runway conditions prior to use by calling 563-547-4898 or the airport manager at 563-379-5898.Show FAA
  • Be alert for ultralight activity on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate low-intensity runway lighting on runway 15/33 by keying the microphone on frequency 122.7.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • The CTAF and UNICOM frequencies are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • UNICOM is answered by police and is not located on the field.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
280° at 10 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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