Y01

MVFR

WAUKON MUNI

WAUKON · IOWA

Elev
1,281'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
VFR sectional · Y01
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Before you fly into Y01
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,281'
MSL · field 1,281' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF Y01

Y01 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDEH (DECORAH MUNI) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at Y01 may differ.

METAR · KDEH

Observed 02:35Z

KDEH 280235Z AUTO 27010G18KT 240V310 10SM OVC010 10/10 A2962 RMK AO2
Wind
270° @ 10G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.62 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,360 ft
Ceiling
1,000 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM WADSWORTH
Address
402 ROSSVILLE ROAD, WAUKON IA 52172

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
270° · 10 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Y01 · CHART_SUPP
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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 Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25There are four threshold lights on each end of runway 07/25.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERHome phone 563-568-7220.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y01

Answer card
ICAO
Y01
Name
WAUKON MUNI
Location
WAUKON, IOWA
Elevation
1,281 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,281 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
270° at 10 kt
Favored runway now

Waukon Muni sits in Waukon, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,281 ft MSL. No control tower is listed. No runways are listed in the facts block, so verify the current runway layout in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF is 122.9.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks note lighting for runway 07/25. Four threshold lights are listed on each end. That is useful to know if you are planning a night arrival. The airport has also been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed at 651-463-5588. With no tower and no published ILS, this is a field where current chart data matters. Check the latest runway information, lighting status and any local procedures before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Y01 Waukon Muni?
The field elevation is 1,281 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and density altitude, especially on warm summer days in Iowa.
Is there a control tower at Waukon Muni?
No tower is listed. Use CTAF 122.9 and verify current airport procedures before arrival.
What approaches are published at Y01?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Waukon Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway is lit at Y01?
The published remarks say runway 07/25 has four threshold lights on each end. Verify the current runway and lighting status before a night arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at Waukon Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Y01?
The published remarks list Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Confirm the current procedure before departure if you need an IFR clearance.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into Waukon Muni?
This is a non-towered field with no published ILS. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement, use CTAF 122.9 and check the runway and lighting details before you go.

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