KDEH

MVFR

DECORAH MUNI

DECORAH · IOWA

Elev
1,157.5'
Longest RWY
4,001'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDEH
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,157.5'
MSL · field 1,157.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KDEH

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KDEH 280235Z AUTO 27010G18KT 240V310 10SM OVC010 10/10 A2962 RMK AO2
Wind
270° @ 10G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.62 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,207 ft
Ceiling
1,000 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
DEH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE CONNELL
Address
1705 HIGHWAY 9, DECORAH IA 52101

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 10 kt
RWY 29
294°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 294° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,158 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored114° / 294°4,001 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)
29VASI 4-box left(4°)30', tree, 950' from thr, 176' 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 11
KDEH · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the visual approach slope indicator on runway 29, the precision approach path indicator on runway 11, and the runway end identifier lights on runways 11 and 29, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 3Attendance schedule on Sunday requires calling 563-382-8338.Show FAA
  • OWNERBrett Willie is the airport communications contact at 563-380-4089.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDEH

Answer card
ICAO
KDEH
Name
DECORAH MUNI
Location
DECORAH, IOWA
Elevation
1,157.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,157.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
270° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Decorah Muni sits in Decorah, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,157.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 11/29, which is 4,001 ft long and paved. This is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and the weather you have in hand.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise. Connell Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need current service details. The published remarks also note that runway lights on 11/29 are preset low from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Use it to activate the PAPI on runway 11, the VASI on runway 29 and the REILs on both ends.

For a first-time arrival, the big things are the single runway layout, the lack of tower service and the lighting setup after dark. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC. If you are planning a Sunday arrival, the attendance schedule requires a call first. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KDEH?
Decorah Muni has one runway, 11/29. It is 4,001 ft long and paved concrete.
Is KDEH towered or untowered?
KDEH is untowered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at Decorah Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless local guidance says otherwise.
Does KDEH have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KDEH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
Which FBO is on the field at KDEH?
Connell Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (563) 382-8338 for current service details.
How do the runway lights work at KDEH at night?
From dusk to dawn, the medium intensity runway lights on 11/29 are preset on low intensity. Use CTAF 122.8 to increase intensity. Use it to activate the PAPI on 11, the VASI on 29 and the REILs on both runway ends.
Who handles clearance delivery for KDEH?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. That is the published contact in the remarks.
Is there anything special to know for a Sunday arrival at KDEH?
Yes. The published remarks say the attendance schedule on Sunday requires calling 563-382-8338 first. Verify current availability before you launch.

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