KFFL

LIFR

FAIRFIELD MUNI

FAIRFIELD · IOWA

Elev
800.9'
Longest RWY
5,503'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFFL
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,801.9'
MSL · field 800.9' + 1,001 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KFFL

Current METAR

Observed 12:35Z

KFFL 271235Z AUTO 31008KT 1SM BR BKN003 BKN014 OVC043 15/15 A2965 RMK A01
Wind
310° @ 8 kt
Visibility
1 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.65 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,328 ft
Ceiling
300 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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 NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
Pattern altitude
1,001 ft AGL · 1,802 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
FFL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT LYONS
Address
2013 AIRPORT RD, FAIRFIELD IA 52556

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0730-1630
  • SAT - SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 8 kt
RWY 26
270°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 270° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,802 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36180° / 0°5,503 ftCONCStandard L
08/26Favored90° / 270°2,505 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)17', road, 1054' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 50
086', fence, 120' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
264', fence, 80' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 18
KFFL · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
Yes

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

  • Runway 36 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 18/36. Precision approach path indicators and runway end identifier lights are on runways 18 and 36. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Runway 08/26 is closed from November through March.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runways 08/26 threshold and edges are marked with yellow cones. Threshold cones have red and green reflector tape and edge cones have white reflector tape.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is unattended on all major holidays.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is ffslyons@yahoo.com in all lower case.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFFL

Answer card
ICAO
KFFL
Name
FAIRFIELD MUNI
Location
FAIRFIELD, IOWA
Elevation
800.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,801.9 ft MSL (1,001 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,503 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
310° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Fairfield Muni sits in Fairfield, Iowa. Field elevation is 800.9 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 18/36 at 5,503 ft. Runway 18/36 is concrete. Runway 08/26 is turf at 2,505 ft. The field is unattended on all major holidays.

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is 1,001 ft AGL, which is 1,801.9 ft MSL. Runway 36 is the calm wind runway. Medium intensity runway lights are active on 18/36. PAPI and runway end identifier lights are on runways 18 and 36.

Fairfield Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport remarks also note birds on and near the field. Runway 08/26 is closed from November through March. Threshold and edge cones mark 08/26, so plan for a visual check before using that turf strip. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you are planning IFR or need current operating details, verify with the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFFL?
Pattern altitude is 1,001 ft AGL. That equals 1,801.9 ft MSL at Fairfield Muni.
Does Fairfield Muni have a tower?
No. KFFL is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic. UNICOM is on the same frequency.
Is there an ILS at KFFL?
No ILS approaches are published for Fairfield Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before IFR planning.
Which runway is the longest at Fairfield Muni?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 5,503 ft. It is concrete. It has medium intensity lighting. PAPI and REIL are on both ends.
Which runway should I expect in calm winds at KFFL?
Runway 36 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. Confirm winds and traffic before you commit. The field is non-towered.
Is runway 08/26 open year-round at KFFL?
No. Runway 08/26 is closed from November through March. The remarks also say the threshold and edges are marked with cones.
Which FBO is on the field at Fairfield Muni?
Fairfield Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (641) 472-3166 for current services.
What should I know before a first landing at KFFL?
Watch for birds on and near the airport. The field is unattended on all major holidays. Plan ahead for fuel and support. If you need IFR or clearance details, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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