KCKP

VFR

CHEROKEE COUNTY RGNL

CHEROKEE · IOWA

Elev
1,227'
Longest RWY
4,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCKP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,227'
MSL · field 1,227' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +5 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KCKP

Current METAR

Observed 09:55Z

KCKP 280955Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2998 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
247 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CKP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SAVANNAH NELSON
Address
1201 S 2ND ST, CHEROKEE IA 51012

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0900-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 7 kt
RWY 36
358°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 358° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,227 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°4,001 ftCONCStandard L
01/196° / 186°1,941 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', trees, 749' from thr, 193' R of cntrln, slope 13
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)69', tree, 2189' from thr, 287' R of cntrln, slope 28
0129', rr, 211' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 7
1951', trees, 1755' from thr, 61' 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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KCKP · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Runway 1/19 is closed when snow conditions exist.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 18/36; runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators are on runways 18 and 36 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self serve fuel is available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Runway 01/19 is closed November through April.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01Runway 01/19 thresholds and sides are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 01The approach slope is 27 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For an attendant after hours call 712-225-2810.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCKP

Answer card
ICAO
KCKP
Name
CHEROKEE COUNTY RGNL
Location
CHEROKEE, IOWA
Elevation
1,227 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,227 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Cherokee County Rgnl sits in Cherokee, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,227 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 18/36 at 4,001 ft of concrete. Runway 01/19 is turf at 1,941 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Top Notch is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available. If you need an attendant after hours, the published number is 712-225-2810.

A few operational notes matter here. Waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Runway 01/19 is closed when snow conditions exist. It is also closed November through April. The 01/19 thresholds and sides are marked with yellow cones. Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lights. REILs and PAPIs are on 18 and 36. They are controlled by CTAF. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on 01 is 27 to 1. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any updates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCKP?
Pattern altitude is not published for KCKP. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Cherokee County Rgnl have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published at KCKP. Plan for non-precision or visual operations and verify current approach options before you go.
Which runway is the longest at KCKP?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 4,001 ft. It is concrete and has medium intensity lighting, plus REILs and PAPIs on both ends.
Is KCKP towered?
No. KCKP is an uncontrolled field. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and airport advisories.
What fuel is available at KCKP?
Top Notch is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available.
Is runway 01/19 usable year-round at KCKP?
No. Runway 01/19 is closed when snow conditions exist. It is also closed November through April, so verify the runway status before planning to use it.
Are there any wildlife or surface hazards at KCKP?
Waterfowl are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Runway 01/19 also has yellow cone markings at the thresholds and sides, so brief the surface layout before arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery for KCKP?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you need an after-hours attendant, the published number is 712-225-2810.

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