KMEY

MVFR

JAMES G WHITING MEML FLD

MAPLETON · IOWA

Elev
1,116'
Longest RWY
2,801'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMEY
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,116'
MSL · field 1,116' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +1 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KMEY

KMEY does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDNS (DENISON MUNI) · 21.7 NM away. Conditions at KMEY may differ.

METAR · KDNS

Observed 07:35Z

KDNS 280735Z AUTO 29010KT 7SM BKN015 BKN019 06/06 A2999 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 10 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
217 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 N
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KARLA UHL
Address
513 MAIN STREET, MAPLETON IA 51034

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 10 kt
RWY 20
199°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 199° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,116 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored19° / 199°2,801 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 2-box left(3.75°)36', tree, 1014' from thr, 77' R of cntrln, slope 22
20PAPI 2-box left(3.75°)

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 02
KMEY · 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
100
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

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
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

  • Runway 20 precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 20 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Sioux City air traffic control tower on 124.6 or call 712-293-2482.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 20 has runway end identifier lights activated. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 02 and 20. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 02 and 20. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMEY

Answer card
ICAO
KMEY
Name
JAMES G WHITING MEML FLD
Location
MAPLETON, IOWA
Elevation
1,116 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,116 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 2,801 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

James G Whiting Meml Fld sits in Mapleton, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,116 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 2,801 ft long with a concrete surface. The airport is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8. For clearance delivery, contact Sioux City ATC on 124.6 or call 712-293-2482.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern. The published notes also say Runway 20 is the calm wind runway. Runway 20 has runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both runway ends. PAPI is installed on Runways 02 and 20. The Runway 20 PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of centerline.

Whiting Memorial Field is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (712) 881-2764 for current availability before arrival. This is a small non-towered field with a single short runway, so plan your arrival with the wind and lighting in mind. If you need current noise, curfew, or pattern details beyond the published remarks, check the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMEY?
KMEY has one runway, 02/20. It is 2,801 ft long with a concrete surface.
Does KMEY have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KMEY. Check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at KMEY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Is KMEY towered?
No. KMEY is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KMEY?
Whiting Memorial Field is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (712) 881-2764 for current availability.
What runway should I expect to use at KMEY in calm winds?
The published remarks say Runway 20 is the calm wind runway. Check winds and runway lighting before you commit to the approach.
What lighting is available at KMEY?
Runways 02 and 20 have medium intensity runway lights. PAPI is installed on both ends. Runway 20 also has runway end identifier lights.
How do I get clearance delivery at KMEY?
For clearance delivery, contact Sioux City ATC on 124.6 or call 712-293-2482.

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