KISB Sibley Muni Airport

Before you fly into KISB

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,537.7'

MSL · field 1,537.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 35

H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KISB

KISB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSHL (SHELDON RGNL) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at KISB may differ.

METAR · KSHL

Observed 09:55Z

KSHL 280955Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 03/03 A2996 RMK AO2

Wind: 320° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 3°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 29.96 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 417 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KISB does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFSD (JOE FOSS FLD) · 44.7 NM away. Conditions at KISB may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KFSD 280533Z 2806/2906 32007KT P6SM SCT080 SCT250 PROB30 2823/2902 -SHRA SCT022 FM290200 VRB04KT P6SM BKN045

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–29 02:00Z

Wind: 320° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 8,000 ft, Scattered 25,000 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: 2 NM S
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ROBERT O'LEARY
Phone: 712-754-3467
Address: 1928 OLIVE AVENUE, SIBLEY IA 51249

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD: FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON - FRI · 0600-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

320° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 35

358°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	178° / 358°	3,000 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	15', road, 515' from thr, 206' R of cntrln, slope 21
35	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	77', trees, 1787' from thr, 51' 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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A

KISB · IAP

RNAV (GPS)-A

KISB · 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: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
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

$4.75

KLYV·Tailwinds Aircraft Services·24.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.66

KOTG·Integrity Aviation·18.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
O'Leary Aviation 122.800(712) 754-3467Independent14d ago	$5.53	—	—

O'Leary Aviation
122.800(712) 754-3467
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100LL
$5.53
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.75atKLYVTailwinds Aircraft Services24.9 nmsave $0.78
Jet A$5.66atKOTGIntegrity Aviation18.9 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Runway 35 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Activation of low intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 and PAPI on runways 17 and 35 is via CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

17/35Runway 17/35 has low intensity runway lights with six threshold lights on each end.Show FAA

Other notes

1For an attendant after hours call 712-754-3467.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KISB

Answer card

ICAO: KISB
Name: SIBLEY MUNI
Location: SIBLEY, IOWA
Elevation: 1,537.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,537.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 320° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 35

Sibley Muni sits in Sibley, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,537.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,000 ft long and is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern around 2,537.7 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Verify the published pattern before you fly. Runway 35 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. Runway 17/35 has low intensity runway lights with six threshold lights on each end. Lighting for the runway and the PAPI on 17 and 35 is activated via CTAF.

O'Leary Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. For an attendant after hours, call the number in the remarks. This is a non-towered field with a single 3,000 ft paved runway. Plan your arrival. Make clear CTAF calls. Confirm any current procedures with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KISB Sibley Muni?

KISB has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,000 ft long and is the longest runway on the field.

Does Sibley Muni have a control tower?

No. KISB is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for position calls and lighting activation.

What is the pattern altitude at KISB?

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

Is there an ILS at Sibley Muni?

No ILS approaches are published for KISB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR arrival.

Which runway is usually favored at KISB?

The published remarks say runway 35 is the calm wind runway. Use the wind and current runway condition to decide. Make your CTAF calls early.

How do you turn on the runway lights at KISB?

Runway 17/35 lights and the PAPI on 17 and 35 are activated via CTAF. Make sure you know the published light activation procedure before night arrival.

Which FBO is on the field at Sibley Muni?

O'Leary Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. For after-hours help, use the phone number in the published remarks or call the FBO directly.

What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KISB?

Expect a non-towered arrival at a field elevation of 1,537.7 ft MSL with one 3,000 ft paved runway. Make your CTAF calls on 122.8. Verify lighting activation. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before departure.

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