KRDK

VFR

RED OAK MUNI

RED OAK · IOWA

Elev
1,045'
Longest RWY
5,100'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRDK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,045'
MSL · field 1,045' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KRDK

Current METAR

Observed 09:55Z

KRDK 280955Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2999 RMK AO2
Wind
340° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
249 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
RDK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN MCGREW
Address
1674 200TH ST, RED OAK IA 51566

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
340° · 8 kt
RWY 35
350°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 350° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,045 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2354° / 234°5,100 ftCONCStandard L
17/35Favored170° / 350°2,901 ftCONCStandard L
13/31138° / 318°2,050 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)60', rr, 1752' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)76', trees, 1796' from thr, 111' R of cntrln, slope 21
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)23', road, 680' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)44', pline, 1124' from thr, 83' R of cntrln, slope 21
1327', road, 900' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 33
3151', pole, 1210' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 23

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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
KRDK · 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
100LLA1+
Other services
AGRI,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

  • Ultralights operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Omaha Approach at 402-682-4395.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 05, 17, 23, and 35. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 05, 17, 23, and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17/35 and 05/23. All lighting is activated via CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31Runway 13/31 is not maintained from November through April.Show FAA
  • 05/23Runway 23 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35+44 foot power poles are located 1650 feet from the threshold of runway 35.Show FAA
  • 13Yellow cones mark runway 13.Show FAA
  • 31Yellow cones mark runway 31.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1On call weekends and holidays - airport manager.Show FAA
  • OWNEROwner is Nick Hildreth.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRDK

Answer card
ICAO
KRDK
Name
RED OAK MUNI
Location
RED OAK, IOWA
Elevation
1,045 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,045 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Red Oak Muni sits in Red Oak, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,045 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,100 ft. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Omaha Approach and Departure are listed on 124.5 and 263.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field airport FBO is Red Oak Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (712) 623-6523 for current service details.

Runway 05/23 has medium intensity lights, PAPI and runway end identifier lights. Those lights are activated via CTAF. Runway 23 is listed as the calm wind runway. Runway 13/31 is not maintained from November through April. Yellow cones mark 13 and 31. There are also +44 ft power poles 1,650 ft from the threshold of runway 35. Ultralights operate on and near the airport. If you need clearance delivery, contact Omaha Approach at 402-682-4395. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KRDK?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway at 5,100 ft. It is a concrete runway and is the best option for most arrivals.
Does Red Oak Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KRDK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KRDK?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KRDK towered or non-towered?
KRDK is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8, so self-announce clearly and expect mixed traffic.
Which runway should I expect at Red Oak Muni?
Runway 23 is listed as the calm wind runway. Runway 05/23 also has MIDL, PAPI and REIL, so it is the most fully equipped runway on the field.
Which FBO is on the field at KRDK?
Red Oak Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (712) 623-6523 for current service details.
Are there any runway or lighting notes I should know before landing at KRDK?
Runway 13/31 is not maintained from November through April. Runway 05, 17, 23 and 35 have lighting that is activated via CTAF.
How do I get clearance delivery for KRDK?
For clearance delivery, contact Omaha Approach at 402-682-4395. The published approach and departure frequencies are 124.5 and 263.0.

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