KCSQ

MVFR

CRESTON MUNI

CRESTON · IOWA

Elev
1,299.7'
Longest RWY
4,901'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCSQ
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,299.7'
MSL · field 1,299.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +18 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF KCSQ

Current METAR

Observed 08:35Z

KCSQ 280835Z AUTO 32020KT 10SM OVC015 08/05 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
747 ft
Ceiling
1,500 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 S
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CSQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TYLER WEST
Address
1945 CHERRY STREET ROAD, CRESTON IA 50801

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 20 kt
RWY 34
341°M
Head/Tail
+18 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 341° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,300 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°4,901 ftCONCStandard L
04/2241° / 221°1,692 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)13', fence, 520' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 24
34PAPI 2-box left(3°)5', tree, 326' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 25

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 16
KCSQ · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

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

  • Remote control operations are in effect in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 16 and 34. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 16 and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 16 and 34 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 16 and 34 are preset to low intensity; increase intensity by using CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Runway 04/22 is closed during winter.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04There is a sharp drop at runway end 04.Show FAA
  • 04Yellow cones mark runway end 04.Show FAA
  • 22Yellow cones mark runway end 22.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is Tadd Carr.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be reached at 641-782-2383.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCSQ

Answer card
ICAO
KCSQ
Name
CRESTON MUNI
Location
CRESTON, IOWA
Elevation
1,299.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,299.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,901 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
320° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Creston Muni sits in Creston, Iowa. Field elevation is 1,299.7 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 4,901 ft on concrete. Runway 04/22 is 1,692 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. West Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (641) 782-2383 for current service details.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 16 and 34 have medium intensity lights, PAPI and runway end identifier lights. The lights are CTAF controlled and start at low intensity. There is a sharp drop at the end of runway 04. Yellow cones mark the ends of runway 04 and 22. Runway 04/22 is closed during winter. The airport also notes remote control operations in the area. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. If you are planning a first trip, brief the runway lighting setup and the terrain at the 04 end before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCSQ and what is it made of?
Runway 16/34 is the longest runway at KCSQ. It is 4,901 ft long and paved with concrete.
Is there an ILS at Creston Muni (KCSQ)?
No ILS approaches are published for KCSQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KCSQ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for KCSQ. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCSQ towered?
No. KCSQ is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KCSQ?
West Aviation is the on-field FBO listed for KCSQ. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (641) 782-2383 for current services.
What runway lighting is available at KCSQ?
Runways 16 and 34 have medium intensity runway lights, PAPI and runway end identifier lights. The lights are controlled on CTAF. They start at low intensity.
Is runway 04/22 usable year-round at KCSQ?
No. The published remarks say runway 04/22 is closed during winter. Plan on runway 16/34 as the primary paved runway.
Are there any special hazards at KCSQ?
Yes. The published remarks call out a sharp drop at the runway 04 end. Yellow cones mark the ends of runways 04 and 22. Brief that side carefully before landing.

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