KCSQ Creston Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into KCSQ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,299.7'

MSL · field 1,299.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 34

H/W +16 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KCSQ

Current METAR

Observed 23:35Z

KCSQ 112335Z AUTO 33016KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2981 RMK AO2

Wind: 330° @ 16 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 16°C
Altimeter: 29.81 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,708 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KCSQ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDSM (DES MOINES INTL) · 44.1 NM away. Conditions at KCSQ may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KDSM 112320Z 1200/1224 31013G22KT P6SM SKC FM120200 27005KT P6SM SKC FM121800 27009KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 02:00Z

Wind: 310° at 13 kt gusting 22 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM S
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: CSQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TYLER WEST
Phone: 641-278-0203
Address: 1945 CHERRY STREET ROAD, CRESTON IA 50801

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD: FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700
SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

330° · 16 kt

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RWY 34

341°M

Head/Tail

+16 kt

Crosswind

4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	161° / 341°	4,901 ft	CONC	Standard L
04/22	41° / 221°	1,692 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	13', fence, 520' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 24
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	5', tree, 326' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 25

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 KCSQ CRESTON MUNI in CRESTON, IOWA, showing runways 16/34, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

KCSQ · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

KCSQ · IAP

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
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.75

KRDK·Red Oak Municipal Airport·40.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.50

KICL·Clarinda Flying Service·35.1 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
West Aviation 122.800(641) 782-2383 WebsiteIndependent3d ago	$5.25	—

West Aviation
122.800(641) 782-2383
100LL
$5.25
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.75atKRDKRed Oak Municipal Airport40.6 nmsave $0.50
Jet A$5.50atKICLClarinda Flying Service35.1 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

REMOTE CTL OPS INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 16 & 34; PAPI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 16/34 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

04/22CLSD DURG WINTER.

Approach & departure obstructions

04SHARP DROP AT RWY END.
04YELLOW CONES.
22YELLOW CONES.

Other notes

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
OWNERTADD CARR
MANAGER641-782-2383

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCSQ

Answer card

ICAO: KCSQ
Name: CRESTON MUNI
Location: CRESTON, IOWA
Elevation: 1,299.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,299.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 16/34 · 4,901 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 330° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 34

Creston Muni sits in Creston, Iowa. Field elevation is 1,299.7 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 4,901 ft on concrete. Runway 04/22 is 1,692 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. West Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (641) 782-2383 for current service details.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 16 and 34 have medium intensity lights, PAPI and runway end identifier lights. The lights are CTAF controlled and start at low intensity. There is a sharp drop at the end of runway 04. Yellow cones mark the ends of runway 04 and 22. Runway 04/22 is closed during winter. The airport also notes remote control operations in the area. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. If you are planning a first trip, brief the runway lighting setup and the terrain at the 04 end before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCSQ and what is it made of?

Runway 16/34 is the longest runway at KCSQ. It is 4,901 ft long and paved with concrete.

Is there an ILS at Creston Muni (KCSQ)?

No ILS approaches are published for KCSQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at KCSQ?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for KCSQ. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is KCSQ towered?

No. KCSQ is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Which FBO is on the field at KCSQ?

West Aviation is the on-field FBO listed for KCSQ. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (641) 782-2383 for current services.

What runway lighting is available at KCSQ?

Runways 16 and 34 have medium intensity runway lights, PAPI and runway end identifier lights. The lights are controlled on CTAF. They start at low intensity.

Is runway 04/22 usable year-round at KCSQ?

No. The published remarks say runway 04/22 is closed during winter. Plan on runway 16/34 as the primary paved runway.

Are there any special hazards at KCSQ?

Yes. The published remarks call out a sharp drop at the runway 04 end. Yellow cones mark the ends of runways 04 and 22. Brief that side carefully before landing.

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