KECS

VFR

MONDELL FLD

NEWCASTLE · WYOMING

Elev
4,177.5'
Longest RWY
5,310'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KECS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,177.5'
MSL · field 4,177.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KECS

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KECS 280235Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3000 RMK AO2
Wind
340° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -2°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,401 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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
CPR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BYRAND STREETER
Address
PO BOX 699, NEWCASTLE WY 82701

Flight service · Hours

FSS CPR
CASPER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
340° · 6 kt
RWY 32
316°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 316° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,178 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored136° / 316°5,310 ftASPH14 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)38', rr, 1184' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 27
32PAPI 2-box left(3°)ODALS

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
KECS · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

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
Yes

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

  • Wildlife is on or near the runways. Migratory bird flight paths are near the airport.Show FAA
  • High volume of aircraft operating in the vicinity of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments at or below 7500 feet. Pilots are advised to monitor 122.85 for traffic advisories.Show FAA
  • Soft shoulders are near edges of runways, taxiways, and ramps.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated omni-directional approach lighting system on runway 32. Runway end identifier lights on runway 14. Precision approach path indicators on runways 14 and 32. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 14 and 32. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours phone 307-746-5805.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilot supplied ropes are required for tie downs.Show FAA
  • 1Unattended on major holidays. Call after hours on these days.Show FAA
  • 1For attendant after hours call 307-746-5805.Show FAA
  • OWNERPhone number for city is 307-746-3535.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KECS

Answer card
ICAO
KECS
Name
MONDELL FLD
Location
NEWCASTLE, WYOMING
Elevation
4,177.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,177.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,310 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Mondell Fld is in Newcastle, Wyoming. The field elevation is 4,177.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,310 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The runway lighting is set up for night work. Runway 32 has an omni-directional approach lighting system. Runway 14 has runway end identifier lights. Both runway ends have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are published for 14/32. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. A light piston pilot should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Tuff Air is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist. Call (307) 746-4666 for current availability. The remarks also note wildlife on or near the runways. Migratory bird flight paths are near the airport. Soft shoulders are near the edges of the runways, taxiways and ramps. Pilot supplied ropes are required for tie downs. This is a non-towered field, so keep your scan tight and use CTAF. For traffic in the wider area, the remarks advise monitoring 122.85 near Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments at or below 7,500 ft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KECS Mondell Fld?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For a light piston, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KECS have a control tower?
No. KECS is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What runway is longest at KECS?
Runway 14/32 is the only runway. It is 5,310 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Are there any ILS approaches at KECS?
No ILS approaches are published for KECS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KECS?
Tuff Air is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist. Call (307) 746-4666 for current service details.
What should I know about night operations at KECS?
Runway 32 has an omni-directional approach lighting system. Runway 14 has runway end identifier lights. Both runway ends have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are published for 14/32.
Are there wildlife hazards at KECS Mondell Fld?
Yes. The published remarks say wildlife is on or near the runways. Migratory bird flight paths are also near the airport.
Is KECS a good stop for a high-elevation airport briefing?
The field elevation is 4,177.5 ft MSL. That means density altitude can climb fast on warm days. Check performance carefully before departure.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into KECS with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial