KFXY

VFR

FOREST CITY MUNI/TRIMBLE FLD

FOREST CITY · IOWA

Elev
1,229.2'
Longest RWY
5,796'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFXY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,229.2'
MSL · field 1,229.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +13 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KFXY

Current METAR

Observed 08:35Z

KFXY 280835Z AUTO 31014KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2987 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
386 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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

Airport manager

Name
R. TRIMBLE
Address
MUNICIPAL ARPT, 1842 330TH ST, FOREST CITY IA 50436

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1730

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 14 kt
RWY 33
332°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 332° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,229 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored152° / 332°5,796 ftASPHStandard L
09/2792° / 272°2,707 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)39', trees, 750' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 14
33PAPI 2-box left(3°)5', fence, 315' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 28
0934', tree, 645' from thr, 121' R of cntrln, slope 13
2711', tree, 231' from thr, 49' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 15
KFXY · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Runways 15 and 33 have REIL lighting and PAPI. Runways 09/27 and 15/33 have medium intensity runway lighting. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15There is a 34 to 1 slope to the displaced threshold on runway 15.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1After hours, contact 641-590-2127 or the airport manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be reached at 641-585-2166.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFXY

Answer card
ICAO
KFXY
Name
FOREST CITY MUNI/TRIMBLE FLD
Location
FOREST CITY, IOWA
Elevation
1,229.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,229.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 5,796 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Forest City Muni/Trimble Fld is in Forest City, Iowa. Field elevation is 1,229.2 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 5,796 ft. Runway 09/27 is 2,707 ft.

This is a non-towered field. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls. No ILS approaches are published. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so a light piston pilot should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 15 and 33 have REIL and PAPI. Both runways 09/27 and 15/33 have medium intensity runway lighting.

Forest City Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. The airport manager can be reached at 641-585-2166. After hours, the published contact is 641-590-2127 or the airport manager. One operational item to keep in mind is the displaced threshold on runway 15. The published remarks note a 34 to 1 slope to that threshold. For IFR clearances, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any updated remarks or local procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KFXY for the longest runway?
The longest runway is 15/33 at 5,796 ft. That gives you the best margin for takeoff and landing planning at Forest City.
Does KFXY have any ILS approaches published?
No ILS approaches are published for KFXY. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at Forest City Muni/Trimble Fld?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for a light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KFXY towered or non-towered?
KFXY is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for position reports and runway coordination.
Which runway lighting is available at KFXY?
Runways 15 and 33 have REIL and PAPI. Runways 09/27 and 15/33 have medium intensity runway lighting.
Which FBO is on the field at KFXY?
Forest City Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is there anything special about runway 15 at KFXY?
Yes. The published remarks note a 34 to 1 slope to the displaced threshold on runway 15. Brief that before landing or departing runway 15.
Who do I call for clearance delivery or after-hours help at KFXY?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. After hours, the published contact is 641-590-2127 or the airport manager at 641-585-2166.

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