KCNC

MVFR

CHARITON MUNI

CHARITON · IOWA

Elev
1,050.5'
Longest RWY
4,000'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCNC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,050.5'
MSL · field 1,050.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +13 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KCNC

Current METAR

Observed 06:55Z

KCNC 280655Z AUTO 31015KT 10SM OVC016 09/09 A2990 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
607 ft
Ceiling
1,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 W
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CNC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRISTY METZGER
Address
115 SOUTH MAIN, CHARITON IA 50049

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 15 kt
RWY 28
279°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 279° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,051 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored99° / 279°4,000 ftCONCStandard L
17/35177° / 357°2,800 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10VASI 2-box left(3°)
28PAPI 2-box left(3°)21', tree, 948' from thr, 31' R of cntrln, slope 35
17PAPI 2-box left
35PAPI 2-box left15', road, 500' from thr, 0' 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
KCNC · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • 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
Yes

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 Des Moines Air Traffic Control Tower at 515-974-8016.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runways 17/35 and 10/28 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runways 17, 35, 10, and 28, and PAPI on runways 17, 35, and 28, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10There is an 18-foot road at 650 feet on the glideslope with a 25 to 1 clearance slope near runway 10.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 4For assistance call 641-774-5083.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCNC

Answer card
ICAO
KCNC
Name
CHARITON MUNI
Location
CHARITON, IOWA
Elevation
1,050.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,050.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
310° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Chariton Muni sits in Chariton, Iowa. Field elevation is 1,050.5 ft MSL. The airport has two concrete runways. The longest is runway 10/28 at 4,000 ft. Runway 17/35 is 2,800 ft. There is no control tower, so plan to self-announce on CTAF 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. That puts the normal pattern reference at about 2,050.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The field uses Des Moines approach frequencies for IFR support. Clearance delivery is handled through Des Moines Air Traffic Control Tower by phone. If you need help on the ground, the published assistance number is also listed in the Chart Supplement remarks.

The on-field FBO is Chariton Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Runway lighting is preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and to activate runway end identifier lights. PAPI is available on runways 17, 35 and 28. Watch the published obstruction note near runway 10. There is an 18-foot road about 650 feet from the glideslope with a 25:1 clearance slope. That makes a careful approach setup smart, especially if you are arriving at night or in marginal visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCNC?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,050.5 ft MSL at Chariton Muni.
Does KCNC have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCNC. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch IFR.
Which runway is longest at Chariton Muni?
Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at 4,000 ft concrete. Runway 17/35 is 2,800 ft concrete.
Is KCNC towered?
No. KCNC is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls and runway coordination.
What fuel is available on the field at KCNC?
The on-field FBO is Chariton Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (641) 774-2599 for current service details.
How do I get clearance delivery at KCNC?
For clearance delivery, contact Des Moines Air Traffic Control Tower at 515-974-8016. The published approach frequencies are 123.9 and 360.7 for Des Moines.
How do I turn up the runway lights at KCNC?
The runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF 122.8 to increase intensity. Use it to activate the runway end identifier lights. PAPI is available on runways 17, 35 and 28.
Is there anything to watch for on approach to runway 10?
Yes. The published remarks note an 18-foot road about 650 feet from the glideslope with a 25:1 clearance slope near runway 10. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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