KGCT

MVFR

GUTHRIE COUNTY RGNL

GUTHRIE CENTER · IOWA

Elev
1,220.5'
Longest RWY
3,400'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGCT
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,220.5'
MSL · field 1,220.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +8 · X/W 14 kt L

METAR & TAF KGCT

KGCT does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPRO (PERRY MUNI) · 14.9 NM away. Conditions at KGCT may differ.

METAR · KPRO

Observed 06:35Z

KPRO 280635Z AUTO 30016KT 10SM OVC016 08/06 A2991 RMK AO2 T00820062 $
Wind
300° @ 16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
686 ft
Ceiling
1,600 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LANCE LEVIS
Address
4279 PANORAMA DRIVE, P.O. BOX 34, PANORA IA 50216

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 16 kt
RWY 36
357°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
14 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 357° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,221 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored177° / 357°3,400 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)10', brush, 425' from thr, 5' R of cntrln, slope 22
36PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)20', pole, 727' from thr, 256' R of cntrln, slope 26

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
KGCT · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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 Des Moines Air Traffic Control Tower at 515-974-8016.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity; to increase intensity and activate PAPI on runways 18 and 36 and REIL on runways 18 and 36, use CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline on runway 36.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided approach maintained to 20 to 1 glideslope; transitional surface maintained for a 7 to 1 slope; existing airport to be abandoned.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate phone number is 641-757-2046.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGCT

Answer card
ICAO
KGCT
Name
GUTHRIE COUNTY RGNL
Location
GUTHRIE CENTER, IOWA
Elevation
1,220.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,220.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
300° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Guthrie County Rgnl sits in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Field elevation is 1,220.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, at 3,400 ft of concrete. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless current local guidance says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field sits in the Des Moines area flow for approach and departure services. CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is 122.8. Published remarks say the runway lights on 18/36 are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase light intensity. That also activates PAPI on 18 and 36 plus REIL on both ends. The PAPI on runway 36 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. Clearance delivery is handled through Des Moines Air Traffic Control Tower.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival for current services. The published remarks also note an alternate manager phone number. Pilots should also note the remark that the airport is planned to be abandoned. Verify current status in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. At 1,220.5 ft MSL, expect a little more density altitude effect than a lowland strip on a warm day.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGCT?
KGCT has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,400 ft long and paved with concrete.
Does Guthrie County Rgnl have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KGCT. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before flight.
Is KGCT towered or non-towered?
KGCT is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and runway lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at KGCT?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.
How do you turn on the runway lights at KGCT?
The runway lights on 18/36 are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity. That also activates PAPI on runways 18 and 36 plus REIL on both ends.
Is the PAPI on runway 36 reliable at KGCT?
The published remark says the PAPI on runway 36 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. Stay centered on final and verify glidepath visually.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KGCT?
For clearance delivery, contact Des Moines Air Traffic Control Tower at 515-974-8016. The published remarks also list an alternate manager phone number of 641-757-2046.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KGCT?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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