KTZT

VFR

BELLE PLAINE MUNI

BELLE PLAINE · IOWA

Elev
771'
Longest RWY
4,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KTZT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,771'
MSL · field 771' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KTZT

KTZT does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGGI (GRINNELL RGNL) · 22.6 NM away. Conditions at KTZT may differ.

METAR · KGGI

Observed 08:55Z

KGGI 020855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 04/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 T00361051
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -5°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-612 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 SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEPHEN BECK
Address
1207 - 8TH AVENUE, BELLE PLAINE IA 52208

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,771 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36177° / 357°4,001 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1841', tree, 955' from thr, 320' R of cntrln, slope 18
3680', tree, 2589' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 29

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 18
KTZT · 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
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Trees on both sides of the approach to runway 36 penetrate the runway transitional surface.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Wildlife on and birds in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 18/36 by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Determination pending.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCity administrator.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTZT

Answer card
ICAO
KTZT
Name
BELLE PLAINE MUNI
Location
BELLE PLAINE, IOWA
Elevation
771 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,771 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Belle Plaine Muni (KTZT) sits in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Field elevation is 771 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, at 4,001 ft of concrete. It is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure support is listed through Cedar Rapids on 119.7 and 266.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,771 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

Published remarks matter here. Runway 18/36 lighting is medium intensity and is activated by CTAF. Trees on both sides of the approach to runway 36 penetrate the transitional surface. Wildlife and birds are also reported in the airport area. If you are planning a night arrival or a first visit, brief the runway 36 approach carefully and expect a little extra attention on the final segment. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KTZT?
KTZT has one runway, 18/36. It is 4,001 ft long. That is the longest runway at the field.
Is Belle Plaine Muni towered?
No. KTZT is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
What is the pattern altitude at KTZT?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At 771 ft MSL field elevation, that is 1,771 ft MSL.
Does KTZT have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KTZT. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What are the tower or airport operating hours at KTZT?
No control tower is listed for KTZT. Published tower hours do not apply here. Use CTAF procedures and verify any local airport operating details with the airport operator.
What should I know about runway 36 at KTZT?
Trees on both sides of the approach to runway 36 penetrate the runway transitional surface. Plan the approach carefully and review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there any FBOs on the field at KTZT?
No on-field FBOs are listed for KTZT. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
How do I get clearance delivery for KTZT?
The published remark says to contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 for clearance delivery. Use that number if you need a clearance before departure.

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