Y46

MVFR

BEDFORD MUNI

BEDFORD · IOWA

Elev
1,201'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
VFR sectional · Y46
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Before you fly into Y46
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,201'
MSL · field 1,201' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF Y46

Y46 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KICL (SCHENCK FLD) · 14.5 NM away. Conditions at Y46 may differ.

METAR · KICL

Observed 08:35Z

KICL 280835Z AUTO 34013G21KT 10SM OVC019 08/06 A3000 RMK AO2
Wind
340° @ 13G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
550 ft
Ceiling
1,900 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
2 NM S
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALAN NICHOLAS
Address
502 JEFFERSON, BEDFORD IA 50833

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
340° · 13 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Y46 · 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
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • There is a sharp drop at both ends of runway 18/36.Show FAA
  • No snow removal is provided. The airport is closed when snow conditions exist.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runways 18 and 36 are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was constructed prior to 1958.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAfter hours call 712-523-2385.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y46

Answer card
ICAO
Y46
Name
BEDFORD MUNI
Location
BEDFORD, IOWA
Elevation
1,201 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,201 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
340° at 13 kt
Favored runway now

Bedford Muni sits in Bedford, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,201 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published remarks matter at this field. The airport was built before 1958. There is a sharp drop at both ends of runway 18/36. Runways 18 and 36 are marked with yellow cones. No snow removal is provided. The airport is closed when snow conditions exist. That makes winter planning important here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. With field elevation at 1,201 ft MSL, that puts a typical light-aircraft pattern near 2,201 ft MSL. Verify before flight if you need exact traffic pattern guidance. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. For after-hours contact, call the manager at 712-523-2385. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Y46 Bedford Muni?
Field elevation is 1,201 ft MSL. Plan your altimeter setting and density altitude picture from that number, then verify current conditions before departure.
Does Bedford Muni have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly in, since the runway picture may need direct verification.
Is there an ILS at Y46?
No ILS approaches are published for Y46. If you need an instrument procedure, confirm current options in the FAA Chart Supplement before filing or launching.
What is the pattern altitude at Bedford Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Bedford Muni towered?
No. This is an untowered field, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic and keep your scan tight in the pattern.
What should I know about runway 18/36 at Y46?
The published remarks say runway 18/36 has a sharp drop at both ends. Runways 18 and 36 are also marked with yellow cones, so brief the field carefully before landing.
Is Bedford Muni open in winter?
No snow removal is provided. The airport is closed when snow conditions exist, so verify field status with the airport operator before planning a winter arrival.
Who do I call after hours for Bedford Muni?
The published manager contact is 712-523-2385 after hours. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed at 651-463-5588.

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