KMPZ

MVFR

MOUNT PLEASANT MUNI

MOUNT PLEASANT · IOWA

Elev
730.6'
Longest RWY
4,001'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMPZ
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,730.6'
MSL · field 730.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +10 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF KMPZ

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KMPZ 280415Z AUTO 29014G21KT 10SM BKN023 13/08 A2980 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 14G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
815 ft
Ceiling
2,300 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 SE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
MPZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CLIFFORD BAKER
Address
1720 SOUTH IRIS STREET, MT PLEASANT IA 52641

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 14 kt
RWY 33
332°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 332° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,731 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored152° / 332°4,001 ftCONC33 R
03/2142° / 222°1,967 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)17', trees, 589' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 22
33PAPI 2-box left(3°)4', fence, 295' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 23
0315', road, 670' from thr, slope 44

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 15
KMPZ · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights on runways 15 and 33 are active only when medium intensity runway lights are operational. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 15 and 33. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 15 and 33 are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runway 03/21 corners and edges are marked by yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided visual indicators per AC 150/5340-5 are used and if nighttime operations are conducted or planned, floodlighting of the segmented circle is necessary.Show FAA
  • 2For airport attendance on Saturday and Sunday call 319-385-8122.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor the manager, call 319-385-1487.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMPZ

Answer card
ICAO
KMPZ
Name
MOUNT PLEASANT MUNI
Location
MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA
Elevation
730.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,730.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Mount Pleasant Muni sits in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The field elevation is 730.6 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 15/33 at 4,001 ft of concrete. The other runway is 03/21 at 1,967 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Air Advantage is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (319) 385-8122 before arrival if you need current service details.

A few published remarks matter here. Runway end identifier lights on 15 and 33 work only when the medium intensity runway lights are on. The runway lights on 15 and 33 are controlled from CTAF. The turf runway 03/21 has its corners and edges marked by yellow cones. If you plan a night arrival, the segmented circle needs floodlighting. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC. Pilots should also check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any operational notes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KMPZ and what is it made of?
Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at 4,001 ft. It is concrete, so it is the runway most pilots will plan on for the heavier or faster arrivals.
Does Mount Pleasant Muni have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KMPZ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KMPZ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KMPZ towered?
No. KMPZ is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.05 for position reports and local traffic awareness.
Which FBO is on the field at Mount Pleasant Muni?
Air Advantage is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (319) 385-8122 for current service details before arrival.
Are there any runway lighting notes I should know for night ops at KMPZ?
Yes. The runway end identifier lights on 15 and 33 work only when the medium intensity runway lights are on. The runway lights are controlled by CTAF, so brief yourself on that before a night arrival.
Can I use the turf runway at KMPZ?
Runway 03/21 is turf and 1,967 ft long. Its corners and edges are marked by yellow cones, so confirm surface condition and suitability before you plan to use it.
Who do I call for airport attendance or manager contact at KMPZ?
For airport attendance on Saturday and Sunday, call 319-385-8122. For the manager, call 319-385-1487.

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