KOQW

MVFR

MAQUOKETA MUNI

MAQUOKETA · IOWA

Elev
769.4'
Longest RWY
3,304'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOQW
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,769.4'
MSL · field 769.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +4 · X/W 15 kt L

METAR & TAF KOQW

KOQW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDBQ (DUBUQUE RGNL) · 21.2 NM away. Conditions at KOQW may differ.

METAR · KDBQ

Observed 00:53Z

KDBQ 280053Z 26015G24KT 10SM BKN020 BKN110 16/14 A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND 26029/0029 LTG DSNT E AND SE RAE10B38E52 SLP010 P0000 T01610139
Wind
260° @ 15G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.57 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,508 ft
Ceiling
2,000 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 W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JON HOPSON
Address
201 EAST PLEASANT STREET, MAQUOKETA IA 52060-9671

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 15 kt
RWY 33
335°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
15 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 335° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,769 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored155° / 335°3,304 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(4°)68', trees, 1878' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 24
33PAPI 2-box left(4°)94', tree, 2472' from thr, 298' R of cntrln, slope 24

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
KOQW · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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 33 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 15 and 33. PAPI is available on runways 15 and 33. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 15/33 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-serve 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Runway 15 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 33Runway 33 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Service is available at 1-800-553-5283.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOQW

Answer card
ICAO
KOQW
Name
MAQUOKETA MUNI
Location
MAQUOKETA, IOWA
Elevation
769.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,769.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 3,304 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
260° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Maquoketa Muni is in Maquoketa, Iowa. Field elevation is 769.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 3,304 ft of concrete. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 122.725 for local traffic. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 33 is listed as the calm wind runway. Runway end identifier lights are available on 15 and 33. PAPI is also available on both ends. The runway lights are medium intensity and are controlled on CTAF. The published remarks also note that the runway 15 and 33 PAPIs are unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.

Maquoketa Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries self-serve 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. Ultralight activity is published in and near the airport, so keep your scan active in the pattern and on taxi. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOQW?
Pattern altitude is not published for KOQW. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KOQW towered?
No. KOQW does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.725 for traffic calls.
Does KOQW have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KOQW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you depart.
What is the longest runway at KOQW?
KOQW has one runway. Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at 3,304 ft of concrete.
Which runway is preferred in calm wind at KOQW?
Runway 33 is published as the calm wind runway. Always verify wind and runway condition before landing.
Which FBO is on the field at KOQW?
Maquoketa Municipal Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and publishes a phone number of (563) 652-6517.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KOQW?
Yes. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.
Are there lighting aids on runway 15/33 at KOQW?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are published for runway 15/33. The runway lights are controlled by CTAF.

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