KMXO

MVFR

MONTICELLO RGNL

MONTICELLO · IOWA

Elev
833.3'
Longest RWY
4,400'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMXO
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,833.3'
MSL · field 833.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +17 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KMXO

Current METAR

Observed 02:15Z

KMXO 280215Z AUTO 27017G23KT 10SM OVC017 14/12 A2964 RMK AO2
Wind
270° @ 17G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,260 ft
Ceiling
1,700 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
MXO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN OSTWINKLE...FBO
Address
BOX 168 20373 HWY 38 S, MONTICELLO IA 52310

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0730-1830

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 17 kt
RWY 27
269°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 269° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,833 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33153° / 333°4,400 ftCONCStandard L
09/27Favored89° / 269°2,300 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)61', road, 1601' from thr, 171' R of cntrln, slope 22
33PAPI 2-box left(3°)97', trees, 3000' from thr, 137' R of cntrln, slope 28
0923', trees, 429' from thr, 99' R of cntrln, slope 18
2723', road, 513' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22

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
KMXO · 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)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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
  • Runway 33 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 15/33. Runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators are on runways 15 and 33. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self service fuel is available for 100LL.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is closed from December 1 through April 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Maintain clear approach to each runway for a 20 to 1 glide slope and clear transitional surfaces for a 7 to 1 slope.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call 563-543-0503. The airport is unattended on all major holidays.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager's home phone number is 563-543-0503.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMXO

Answer card
ICAO
KMXO
Name
MONTICELLO RGNL
Location
MONTICELLO, IOWA
Elevation
833.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,833.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
270° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Monticello Rgnl Airport (KMXO) sits in Monticello, Iowa at 833.3 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 15/33 at 4,400 ft. Runway 09/27 is 2,300 ft turf. The field is non-towered, so plan to use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 1,833 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway 33 is the calm wind runway. Runway 09/27 is closed from December 1 through April 1, so winter planning matters here.

Monticello Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available for 100LL. Runway 15/33 has medium intensity lights. REILs and PAPI are on runways 15 and 33. The airport is unattended on major holidays. For after-hours service, call the number in the Chart Supplement or the airport operator. If you need clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC. Watch the approach and transitional surfaces. The published remarks call for clear approaches and clear transitional surfaces, so keep that in mind when planning arrivals and departures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMXO?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,833 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Is KMXO towered?
No. KMXO is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and self-announce your position.
What runways are available at Monticello Rgnl Airport?
KMXO has two runways. Runway 15/33 is 4,400 ft concrete. Runway 09/27 is 2,300 ft turf.
Is there an ILS at KMXO?
No ILS approaches are published for KMXO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KMXO?
Runway 33 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. Use current wind and runway condition data before choosing it.
What fuel is available on the field at KMXO?
Monticello Aviation is on field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available for 100LL.
Are the runway lights on at KMXO?
Runway 15/33 has medium intensity runway lights. REILs and PAPI are installed on runways 15 and 33.
Is runway 09/27 open year-round at KMXO?
No. Runway 09/27 is closed from December 1 through April 1. Plan on 15/33 during that period.

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