KEFW Jefferson Muni Airport

Before you fly into KEFW

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,047.3'

MSL · field 1,047.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 32

H/W +16 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KEFW

KEFW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPRO (PERRY MUNI) · 13.7 NM away. Conditions at KEFW may differ.

METAR · KPRO

Observed 08:35Z

KPRO 280835Z AUTO 32016G22KT 10SM OVC020 08/05 A2992 RMK AO2 CIG 019V023 T00810053 $

Wind: 320° @ 16G22 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 8°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 459 ft
Ceiling: 2,000 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

KEFW does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFOD (FORT DODGE RGNL) · 33.2 NM away. Conditions at KEFW may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KFOD 280535Z 2806/2906 31014G23KT P6SM OVC015 FM280800 32012KT P6SM SCT025 FM281100 32010KT P6SM BKN200

BASEMVFR

28 06:00Z–28 08:00Z

Wind: 310° at 14 kt gusting 23 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 1,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 E
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOYCE RICHARDSON
Phone: 515-386-7301
Address: 1581 235 ST, JEFFERSON IA 50129

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD: FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

320° · 16 kt

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RWY 32

320°M

Head/Tail

+16 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32Favored	140° / 320°	4,100 ft	CONC	Standard L
18/36	189° / 9°	1,696 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
14	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	20', road, 640' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
32	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	19', road, 590' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 31
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	42', pline, 1700' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 40

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

KEFW · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

KEFW · IAP

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: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AGRI

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.50

KEBS·Storm Flying Service·33.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.20

KEBS·Storm Flying Service·33.1 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Jefferson Municipal Airport 122.800(515) 386-4429 WebsitePhillips 664d ago	$5.37	—	—

Jefferson Municipal Airport
122.800(515) 386-4429
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100LL
$5.37
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.50atKEBSStorm Flying Service33.1 nmsave $0.87
Jet A$3.20atKEBSStorm Flying Service33.1 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Runway 32 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Lighting is from dusk to dawn. Runway 14 and 32 have activated runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 14 and 32 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 14 and 32 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18Runways 18 and 36 are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
36Runway 18/36 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGERFor police, call 515-386-2136.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEFW

Answer card

ICAO: KEFW
Name: JEFFERSON MUNI
Location: JEFFERSON, IOWA
Elevation: 1,047.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,047.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 14/32 · 4,100 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 320° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 32

Jefferson Muni sits in Jefferson, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,047.3 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 4,100 ft on runway 14/32, which is concrete. Runway 18/36 is 1,696 ft and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston ops, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity lights that are CTAF controlled. REILs are installed on 14 and 32. PAPI is on 14 and 32. Lighting runs from dusk to dawn. Runway 32 is listed as the calm wind runway. Runways 18 and 36 are marked with yellow cones, so expect a lighter turf option with visual marking only.

Jefferson Municipal Airport is on field and carries 100LL. If you need current fuel or ramp details, call the field at (515) 386-4429. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the remarks. This is a non-towered airport with a modest elevation. Watch your density altitude on warm days. Use the current Chart Supplement for any local operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KEFW?

Pattern altitude is not published for KEFW. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different local procedure.

Does Jefferson Muni have a control tower?

No. KEFW is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and airport advisories.

What runway is longest at KEFW?

Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at 4,100 ft. It is concrete. It has runway lights, REIL and PAPI on both ends.

Are there any ILS approaches at KEFW?

No ILS approaches are published for KEFW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.

Which runway should I expect to use in calm winds at KEFW?

The published remark says runway 32 is the calm wind runway. Always confirm wind, runway condition and traffic before you commit.

What fuel is available on the field at KEFW?

Jefferson Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (515) 386-4429 for current service details.

Are the turf runway and markings easy to spot at KEFW?

Runway 18/36 is turf. It is marked with yellow cones. Plan for a visual check on rollout and taxi, especially if you are new to the field.

What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KEFW?

KEFW sits at 1,047.3 ft MSL and has a non-towered traffic flow. Expect CTAF 122.8 operations, dusk-to-dawn lighting on 14/32 and no published ILS. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local notes before arrival.

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