KSHL

VFR

SHELDON RGNL

SHELDON · IOWA

Elev
1,419.2'
Longest RWY
4,199'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSHL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,419.2'
MSL · field 1,419.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KSHL

Current METAR

Observed 11:35Z

KSHL 281135Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 02/02 A3001 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
88 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
SHL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LYLE VUST
Address
3020 NORTHWEST BOULEVARD, SHELDON IA 51201-7508

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON - FRI · 0730 - 1700
  • SAT - SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 5 kt
RWY 33
330°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 330° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,419 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored150° / 330°4,199 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 500' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 20
33PAPI 2-box left(3°)38', trees, 1490' from thr, 400' R of cntrln, slope 33

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
KSHL · 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
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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 33 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 15/33. Precision approach path indicators and runway end identifier lights are available on runways 15 and 33 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours call 712-324-4005 or 324-1900.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSHL

Answer card
ICAO
KSHL
Name
SHELDON RGNL
Location
SHELDON, IOWA
Elevation
1,419.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,419.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,199 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Sheldon Rgnl Airport sits in Sheldon, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,419.2 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 4,199 ft long with a concrete surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. For a light piston, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 33 is the calm wind runway. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 15/33. PAPI and runway end identifier lights are available on runways 15 and 33. They are controlled by CTAF.

Midwest Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For after-hours service, call the number in the Chart Supplement or the FBO directly. If you need a clearance, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed for clearance delivery. At this elevation, pay attention to density altitude on warm days. The runway is long enough for normal GA use. You still want to plan your takeoff and landing performance with the local weather in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KSHL and how long is it?
KSHL has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 4,199 ft long with a concrete surface.
Does Sheldon Rgnl have a tower?
No. KSHL is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and runway lighting control.
What is the field elevation at KSHL?
The field elevation is 1,419.2 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff and landing performance, especially on warm days.
Is there an ILS at Sheldon Rgnl?
No ILS approaches are published for KSHL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KSHL?
A published pattern altitude is not listed. For a light piston, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KSHL?
Midwest Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What runway should I expect to use at KSHL?
Runway 33 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. The runway lights, PAPI and REILs on 15 and 33 are controlled by CTAF.
How do I get after-hours service at Sheldon Rgnl?
The published remarks say to call 712-324-4005 or 324-1900 for service after hours. For current availability, call the FBO directly before arrival.

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