KCWI

MVFR

CLINTON MUNI

CLINTON · IOWA

Elev
707.7'
Longest RWY
5,204'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
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Before you fly into KCWI
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,707.7'
MSL · field 707.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +20 · X/W 14 kt L

METAR & TAF KCWI

Current METAR

Observed 03:56Z

KCWI 280356Z AUTO 29024G31KT 10SM BKN019 OVC024 13/10 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 29031/0353 SLP062 T01330100
Wind
290° @ 24G31 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
898 ft
Ceiling
1,900 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
6 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
CWI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARLANA NASS
Address
2000 S 60TH ST., CLINTON IA 52732

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 24 kt
RWY 32
325°M
Head/Tail
+20 kt
Crosswind
14 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 325° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,708 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/2130° / 210°5,204 ftCONCStandard L
14/32Favored144° / 325°4,201 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
035,204'5,204'5,204'5,204'MALSR
215,204'5,204'5,204'5,204'VASI 4-box left(3°)
144,200'4,200'4,200'4,200'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
324,200'4,200'4,200'4,200'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 03
LD · CAT I
FNO
109.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 03
KCWI · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Other services
CHTR,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

  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 03. REIL is available on runways 14 and 21. VASI is available on runway 21. PAPI is available on runways 14 and 32. High intensity runway lighting is available on runways 03 and 21. Medium intensity runway lighting is available on runways 14 and 32. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Runway 03 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided approach to each runway is maintained for a minimum 34 to 1 or 20 to 1 glide slope whichever is applicable and the transitional surface is maintained for a 7 to 1 slope.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCWI

Answer card
ICAO
KCWI
Name
CLINTON MUNI
Location
CLINTON, IOWA
Elevation
707.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,707.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,204 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 24 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Clinton Muni is in Clinton, Iowa. The field elevation is 707.7 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. Runway 03/21 is the longest at 5,204 ft. Runway 14/32 is 4,201 ft. There is no control tower, so plan to use CTAF 123.075 for airport traffic calls.

The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 03. Published remarks also note that runway 03 is the calm wind runway. Lighting is straightforward for night work. MALSR is on runway 03. High intensity lighting is available on runways 03 and 21. Medium intensity lighting is available on runways 14 and 32. REIL is available on runways 14 and 21. VASI is available on runway 21. PAPI is available on runways 14 and 32.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern near 1,708 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Clinton Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (563) 242-3292 for current service details. For IFR work, clearance delivery is handled through Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. The airport sits in a flat river valley area. The main planning items are wind, runway selection and staying sharp on the ILS to 03 when the weather comes down.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCWI?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,708 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KCWI have an ILS approach?
Yes. KCWI has one ILS approach. It is for runway 03.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at Clinton Muni?
Runway 03 is published as the calm wind runway. That makes it the first runway to check when winds are light or variable.
What are the runway lengths at KCWI?
Runway 03/21 is 5,204 ft. Runway 14/32 is 4,201 ft. The 03/21 runway is the longest on the field.
Is KCWI towered?
No. KCWI has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.075 for airport traffic. UNICOM uses the same frequency.
What lighting is available at KCWI at night?
Runway 03 has MALSR and high intensity lighting. Runway 21 has high intensity lighting plus VASI. Runways 14 and 32 have medium intensity lighting. REIL is available on runways 14 and 21.
Which FBO is on the field at KCWI?
Clinton Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (563) 242-3292 before arrival for current service details.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance at KCWI?
Published remarks say to contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 for clearance delivery. Use CTAF for local airport communications.

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