KGGI

MVFR

GRINNELL RGNL

GRINNELL · IOWA

Elev
1,008.4'
Longest RWY
5,200'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGGI
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,008.4'
MSL · field 1,008.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +15 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KGGI

Current METAR

Observed 06:55Z

KGGI 280655Z AUTO 29016G25KT 10SM BKN015 OVC022 08/03 A2988 RMK AO2 T00840033
Wind
290° @ 16G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
460 ft
Ceiling
1,500 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
GGI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RON LOWRY
Address
1607 W ST S, GRINNELL IA 50112

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 16 kt
RWY 31
309°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 309° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,008 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored129° / 309°5,200 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)40', tree, 1230' from thr, 53' R of cntrln, slope 25
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)52', tree, 1109' from thr, 84' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 13
KGGI · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Runway 31 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the Precision Approach Path Indicator and Runway End Identifier Lights on runways 13 and 31, use the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours call (641) 236-0188.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Runway 31 approach slope is 25 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 approach slope is 35 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Airspace determination pending.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGGI

Answer card
ICAO
KGGI
Name
GRINNELL RGNL
Location
GRINNELL, IOWA
Elevation
1,008.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,008.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Grinnell Rgnl is in Grinnell, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,008.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, which is 5,200 ft long and paved concrete. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published remarks also say airspace determination is pending, so check the current Chart Supplement and your sectional or TAC before you go. Runway 31 is listed as the calm wind runway. Both runway ends have displaced-threshold approach slopes noted in the remarks, so brief that before arrival. The runway lights are medium intensity. They start on low intensity. Use CTAF 122.8 to bring up the lighting and to activate the PAPI and REIL on runways 13 and 31.

Lowry Flying Service is on the field. They carry 100LL and Jet A. For after-hours fuel, call the number in the Chart Supplement or the FBO directly. This is a non-towered field with one runway, so expect self-announce traffic and stay sharp on CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGGI and can a piston single use it?
KGGI has one runway, 13/31. It is 5,200 ft long. That is plenty of runway for most piston singles, but always account for weight, density altitude, wind and runway condition.
Is Grinnell Rgnl towered or non-towered?
KGGI is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and runway lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at KGGI?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KGGI have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KGGI. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure set before you file or launch.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KGGI?
Runway 31 is listed as the calm wind runway. The runway headings are 131° and 311° magnetic.
Which FBO is on the field at KGGI and what fuel do they carry?
Lowry Flying Service is the on-field FBO. They carry 100LL and Jet A.
How do you turn on the runway lights at KGGI?
The runway 13/31 lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF 122.8 to increase intensity and to activate the PAPI and REIL on runways 13 and 31.
Are there any runway approach slope or obstruction notes at KGGI?
Yes. The published remarks note a 25:1 approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 31 and a 35:1 approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 13. Review that before arrival.

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