KFFL

VFR

FAIRFIELD MUNI

FAIRFIELD · IOWA

Elev
800.9'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:15Z
VFR sectional · KFFL
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Before you fly into KFFL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,801.9'
MSL · field 800.9' + 1,001 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KFFL

Current METAR

Observed 23:15Z

KFFL 102315Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM FEW036 SCT055 BKN080 A2994 RMK A01
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
Pattern altitude
1,001 ft AGL · 1,802 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
FFL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KFFL · 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)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFFL

Answer card
ICAO
KFFL
Name
FAIRFIELD MUNI
Location
FAIRFIELD, IOWA
Elevation
800.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,801.9 ft MSL (1,001 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Fairfield Muni sits in Fairfield, Iowa. Field elevation is 800.9 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 18/36 at 5,503 ft. Runway 18/36 is concrete. Runway 08/26 is turf at 2,505 ft. The field is unattended on all major holidays.

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is 1,001 ft AGL, which is 1,801.9 ft MSL. Runway 36 is the calm wind runway. Medium intensity runway lights are active on 18/36. PAPI and runway end identifier lights are on runways 18 and 36.

Fairfield Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport remarks also note birds on and near the field. Runway 08/26 is closed from November through March. Threshold and edge cones mark 08/26, so plan for a visual check before using that turf strip. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you are planning IFR or need current operating details, verify with the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFFL?
Pattern altitude is 1,001 ft AGL. That equals 1,801.9 ft MSL at Fairfield Muni.
Does Fairfield Muni have a tower?
No. KFFL is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic. UNICOM is on the same frequency.
Is there an ILS at KFFL?
No ILS approaches are published for Fairfield Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before IFR planning.
Which runway is the longest at Fairfield Muni?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 5,503 ft. It is concrete. It has medium intensity lighting. PAPI and REIL are on both ends.
Which runway should I expect in calm winds at KFFL?
Runway 36 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. Confirm winds and traffic before you commit. The field is non-towered.
Is runway 08/26 open year-round at KFFL?
No. Runway 08/26 is closed from November through March. The remarks also say the threshold and edges are marked with cones.
Which FBO is on the field at Fairfield Muni?
Fairfield Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (641) 472-3166 for current services.
What should I know before a first landing at KFFL?
Watch for birds on and near the airport. The field is unattended on all major holidays. Plan ahead for fuel and support. If you need IFR or clearance details, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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