KLRJ

VFR

LE MARS MUNI

LE MARS · IOWA

Elev
1,197'
Longest RWY
5,056'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLRJ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,197'
MSL · field 1,197' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +3 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KLRJ

Current METAR

Observed 08:35Z

KLRJ 280835Z AUTO 30007G12KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A2998 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 7G12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
210 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 SW
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LRJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM MULLALLY
Address
1621 AIRPORT DRIVE, LE MARS IA 51031

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1730
  • SAT- SUN · PRIOR REQUEST

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 7 kt
RWY 36
005°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 005° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,197 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored185° / 5°5,056 ftCONC18 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)16', tree, 282' from thr, 54' R of cntrln, slope 5
36PAPI 2-box right(3°)15', road, 500' from thr, 250' 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
KLRJ · 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
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
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
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 23 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Sioux City air traffic control tower on 124.6 or call 712-293-2482.Show FAA
  • After hours service fee applies.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runways 18 and 36 have activated runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators. Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There are 8 foot shrubs 25 feet from the runway end and 85 feet right on approach to runway 18.Show FAA
  • 18There is 36 to 1 clearance to the displaced threshold on runway 18.Show FAA
  • 36The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 36 is 33 to 1.Show FAA
  • 18The obstruction slope to the displaced threshold on runway 18 is 50 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided approach to each runway is maintained for a minimum 20 to 1 glide slope and the transitional surface is maintained for a 7 to 1 slope.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is ultraflightllc51031@gmail.com.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAfter hours phone number is 712-540-1665.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLRJ

Answer card
ICAO
KLRJ
Name
LE MARS MUNI
Location
LE MARS, IOWA
Elevation
1,197 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,197 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,056 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Le Mars Muni is in Le Mars, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,197 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,056 ft long with a concrete surface. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Sioux City Approach and Departure are on 124.6 and 307.0 for IFR services and clearance delivery. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern around 2,197 ft MSL. Runway 36 is the calm wind runway. The runway has REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. That helps for night work and marginal visibility.

Ultra Flight is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. After-hours service fee applies. The airport also has published cold temperature correction guidance. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 23 degrees Celsius. Watch the runway end areas on 18. There are shrubs near the departure end and on the right side of the approach path. Runway 36 also has a displaced threshold with a published approach slope note. A first-time pilot should brief the displaced thresholds. Brief the obstacle notes. Brief the non-towered traffic flow before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLRJ?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,197 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Is KLRJ towered or non-towered?
KLRJ is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls. UNICOM is also 122.8.
What runway is available at Le Mars Muni?
KLRJ has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,056 ft long with a concrete surface. Runway 36 is listed as the calm wind runway.
Are there any ILS approaches at KLRJ?
No ILS approaches are published at KLRJ. For IFR planning, use the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach package and check with Sioux City Approach if you need clearance details.
Which FBO is on the field at KLRJ?
Ultra Flight is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. After-hours service fee applies, so call the FBO directly before late arrival.
What are the tower or clearance delivery frequencies for KLRJ?
There is no control tower at KLRJ. For clearance delivery, contact Sioux City Air Traffic Control Tower on 124.6 or call 712-293-2482. Approach and departure are on 124.6 and 307.0.
Are there runway lighting and PAPI at KLRJ?
Yes. Runways 18 and 36 have REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Use CTAF for the traffic pattern. Plan your arrival for the displaced threshold notes on both ends.
Are there any obstacle or cold weather notes for KLRJ?
Yes. There are shrubs near the runway 18 end and a displaced threshold note on runway 36. The airport is also a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 23 degrees Celsius.

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