KALO

VFR

WATERLOO RGNL

WATERLOO · IOWA

Elev
873'
Longest RWY
8,399'12/30
Tower
06:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR13:54Z
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Before you fly into KALO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,873'
MSL · field 873' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +8 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KALO

Current METAR

Observed 13:54Z

KALO 121354Z 27010KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02060133 $
Wind
270° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,790 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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ALO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MR. STEVEN KJERGAARD
Address
2790 LIVINGSTON LANE, WATERLOO IA 50703

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0500-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 10 kt
RWY 30
308°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 308° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,873 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored128° / 308°8,399 ftASPHStandard L
18/36188° / 8°6,003 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
128,399'8,399'8,399'8,399'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR107', tree, 5200' from thr, 1000' R of cntrln, slope 46
308,399'8,399'8,399'8,399'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALS
186,003'6,003'6,003'6,003'VASI 4-box left(3°)75', tree, 1875' from thr, 450' R of cntrln, slope 22
366,003'6,003'6,003'6,003'PAPI 4-box left(3°)50', tree, 2300' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 42

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KALO WATERLOO RGNL in WATERLOO, IOWA, showing runways 12/30, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 12
LD · CAT I
ALO
111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 12
KALO · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,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
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

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 30 IS CALM WIND RWY.
  • WHEN DEPARTING ALL RWYS, ENDS OF OTHER RWYS NOT VISIBLE.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD & DURG SNOW EVENTS, ALL ARR/DEP ACFT ANNC THEIR INTNS ON CTAF 5 MIN PRIOR TO USING THE RWYS.
  • PERSONNEL & EQUP PERFORMING SNOW REMOVAL OPNS WILL MONITOR CTAF.
  • ARNG: ARNG OPS CTC DSN 431-5520, C319-234-1372.
  • ARPT SFC CONDS UNMON 2200-0430 DAILY.
  • FOR CD IF UNA ON 121.9 CTC WATERLOO ATCT AT 319-233-4835. WHEN WATERLOO ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • ACR NA TWY A EAST OF RWY 12/30.
  • TWY A LGT BTN RWY 12/30 & ARMY AVN SUPPORT RAMP NA.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 12; MALS RWY 30; VASI RWY 18; PAPI RWY 36; MIRL RWYS 18/36, AND HIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL ON REQ. FEE FOR SVCS.

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 513/F/B/X/T
  • 18/36PCR VALUE: 202/F/B/X/T

Other notes

  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 10 PSGR SEATS EXCP 72 HRS PPR AMGR. CALL AMGR 319-291-4483. CELL 319-529-1388 ARFF INDEX B PROVIDED. ARFF INDEX C AVBL ON 72 HRS REQ. AIR CARRIER OPS OVER 9 PSGR SEATS NOT AUTH OVER 15 MINUTES BEFORE OR AFTER SKED ARR OR DEP TIMES EXCP WITH PRIOR COORD WITH AMGR.
  • AMBCAR RENTAL

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KALO

Answer card
ICAO
KALO
Name
WATERLOO RGNL
Location
WATERLOO, IOWA
Elevation
873 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,873 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 8,399 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
12
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Waterloo Rgnl sits in Waterloo, Iowa at 873 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 12/30 at 8,399 ft. The other runway is 18/36 at 6,003 ft. The field is towered from 0600 to 2000. When the tower is closed, use the published lighting procedures on CTAF for the runway you plan to use. One ILS approach is available for runway 12. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,873 ft MSL here.

Livingston Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. Airport surface conditions are unmonitored from 2200 to 0430 daily. That matters if you are planning a late arrival or early departure. Runway 30 is the calm wind runway. Taxiway A lighting between runway 12/30 and the Army Aviation Support Ramp is not available. Plan your ground movement with that in mind. The airport also notes that ends of the other runways are not visible when departing any runway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KALO?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,873 ft MSL based on the field elevation of 873 ft.
What is the longest runway at Waterloo Rgnl?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 8,399 ft. Runway 18/36 is 6,003 ft.
Is there an ILS at KALO?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 12.
What are the tower hours at KALO?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2000. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF procedures and lighting notes in the current Chart Supplement.
Which FBO is on the field at Waterloo Rgnl?
Livingston Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about night operations at KALO?
Airport surface conditions are unmonitored from 2200 to 0430 daily. When the tower is closed, the published lighting procedures apply on CTAF for the runway you plan to use.
Is runway 30 the calm wind runway at KALO?
Yes. The published remarks say runway 30 is the calm wind runway. Check winds and runway condition before you commit. The airport also notes that birds are on and near the field.
Are there any special airport restrictions at Waterloo Rgnl?
The published remarks say unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 10 passenger seats are restricted without prior permission. Airport operations contact details are listed in the current Chart Supplement.

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