KPOH

VFR

POCAHONTAS MUNI

POCAHONTAS · IOWA

Elev
1,225.5'
Longest RWY
4,100'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPOH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,225.5'
MSL · field 1,225.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KPOH

KPOH does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFOD (FORT DODGE RGNL) · 23.2 NM away. Conditions at KPOH may differ.

METAR · KFOD

Observed 09:56Z

KFOD 280956Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP161 T00500033 $
Wind
290° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
282 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DENNIS DAHL
Address
212 SOUTH MAIN, POCAHONTAS IA 50574

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
290° · 7 kt
RWY 30
299°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 299° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,226 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored119° / 299°4,100 ftASPHStandard L
18/36182° / 2°1,999 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)62', tree, 915' from thr, 355' R of cntrln, slope 11
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 545' from thr, 260' R of cntrln, slope 23
1819', road, 405' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21

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 12
KPOH · 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
Other services
AGRI,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
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 12 and 30 have activated runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 12/30 and the common traffic advisory frequency is used.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Runway 30 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 18/36There is no snow removal and the runway is closed when snow conditions exist on runway 18/36.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Yellow cones mark the end of runway 18.Show FAA
  • 36Yellow cones mark the end of runway 36.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service, call the sheriff's office at 712-335-3308.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager's office phone number is 712-335-4382.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPOH

Answer card
ICAO
KPOH
Name
POCAHONTAS MUNI
Location
POCAHONTAS, IOWA
Elevation
1,225.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,225.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Pocahontas Muni is in Pocahontas, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,225.5 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 12/30 at 4,100 ft of asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 1,999 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 12 and 30 have runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators and medium intensity runway lights. Runway 30 is the calm wind runway. That is the runway to expect when winds are light.

Pocahontas Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call the field at (712) 335-4841 for current service details. The manager's office number is 712-335-4382. For service, the sheriff's office number is 712-335-3308. There is no snow removal on runway 18/36. That runway is closed when snow conditions exist. Yellow cones mark the ends of runways 18 and 36.

This is a non-towered field with a single paved runway that will handle most local piston traffic. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published restrictions before you go. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC can be reached at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPOH?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Field elevation is 1,225.5 ft MSL.
Does Pocahontas Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KPOH. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before flying IFR.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KPOH?
Runway 30 is the calm wind runway. It is part of the 12/30 asphalt strip, which is 4,100 ft long.
What are the runway lengths at Pocahontas Muni?
Runway 12/30 is 4,100 ft of asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 1,999 ft of turf.
Is there a tower at KPOH?
No tower is listed for KPOH. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and monitor UNICOM on 122.8 as listed.
Which FBO is on the field at Pocahontas Muni?
Pocahontas Municipal Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (712) 335-4841 for current service details.
Can I use runway 18/36 in winter at KPOH?
Runway 18/36 has no snow removal. It is closed when snow conditions exist on that runway. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival.
What should I know before flying into KPOH at night?
Runway 12/30 has runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators and medium intensity runway lights. Verify current procedures in the Chart Supplement before a night arrival.

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