KEGQ Emmetsburg Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into KEGQ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,206.1'

MSL · field 1,206.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +14 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KEGQ

KEGQ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEST (ESTHERVILLE MUNI) · 18.3 NM away. Conditions at KEGQ may differ.

METAR · KEST

Observed 09:52Z

KEST 280952Z AUTO 31014KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP150 T00390006 $

Wind: 310° @ 14 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 4°C / 1°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 138 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KEGQ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFOD (FORT DODGE RGNL) · 40.2 NM away. Conditions at KEGQ 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: 1 NM SW
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KIMBERLY KIBBIE
Phone: 712-852-4030
Address: 3775 450TH STREET, EMMETSBURG IA 50536

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

310° · 14 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 31

313°M

Head/Tail

+14 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	133° / 313°	3,401 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(4°)	—	55', trees, 434' from thr, 224' R of cntrln, slope 4
31	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	62', tree, 1371' from thr, 328' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 13

KEGQ · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

KEGQ · 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: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
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

$4.70

KAXA·Algona Aero Service·19.2 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport 122.800(712) 852-3810 WebsiteIndependent19d ago	$5.51	—	—

Emmetsburg Municipal Airport
122.800(712) 852-3810
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100LL
$5.51
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.70atKAXAAlgona Aero Service19.2 nmsave $0.81

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

Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 13/31, runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators are activated on runways 13 and 31 by CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEGQ

Answer card

ICAO: KEGQ
Name: EMMETSBURG MUNI
Location: EMMETSBURG, IOWA
Elevation: 1,206.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,206.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 3,401 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 310° at 14 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

Emmetsburg Muni sits in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,206.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, at 3,401 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan for non-precision or visual work based on current conditions.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Emmetsburg Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (712) 852-3810 for current service details before you go.

Runway lighting is pilot-activated. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 13/31. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are also activated on runways 13 and 31 by CTAF. That makes night arrivals more workable. You still need to brief the lighting setup before descent. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you are flying IFR or need current local procedures, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KEGQ?

KEGQ has one runway, 13/31 and it is 3,401 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does Emmetsburg Muni have a control tower?

No. KEGQ is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls. UNICOM is also 122.8.

What is the pattern altitude at KEGQ?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different procedure.

Are there any ILS approaches at Emmetsburg Muni?

No ILS approaches are published for KEGQ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before planning IFR.

What fuel is available on the field at KEGQ?

The on-field FBO is Emmetsburg Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (712) 852-3810 for current service details.

How do I activate the runway lights at KEGQ?

Runway 13/31 has medium intensity lighting. The runway end identifier lights and PAPI on 13 and 31 are activated by CTAF.

Who do I call for IFR clearance delivery at KEGQ?

For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Verify current procedures with the Chart Supplement before departure.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KEGQ?

KEGQ sits at 1,206.1 ft MSL in Emmetsburg, Iowa. It is a single-runway, non-towered field with no published ILS. Brief the lighting and the local traffic pattern before arrival.

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