KMCW — Mason City MUNI
Mason City, IA · Elevation 1,213.4 ft · 43.1578, -93.3312
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,502 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | Medium intensity | 12 125° / 30 305° | 12 PAPI (4-light, left) / 30 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 18/36 | 6,501 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 18 180° / 36 0° | 18 VASI (4-light, left) / 36 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 123 MHz
- ASOS
- 120.3 MHz
- MASON CITY RCAG
- 127.3 MHz
- MASON CITY RCAG
- 257.675 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Traffic pattern altitude
- 800 ft AGL
- Attendance
- ALL 0700-1700
- Magnetic variation
- 0°E (2020)
- Flight service
- Fort Dodge FSS (FOD) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- MCW ↗
Remarks (8)
- INDEX C AVAILABLE PPR CTC ARPT OPS 641-430-0980.
- BIRD ACTVTY ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ACTVT HIRL RY 18/36; MIRL RY 12/30; REIL RY 12; MALS RY 18; MALSR RY 36; VASI RY 18; PAPI RYS 12; 30; & 36 - CTAF. ALL PAPIS ON DURG DALGT HRS.
- LANDING FEE FOR ALL COMMERCIAL OPERATED ACFT.
- DUE TO RY & TWY END ELEV DIFFERENTIALS & ACFT HEIGHT; PILOTS MAY LOSE LINE OF SIGHT OF OTHER ACFT ON OPPOSING RY & TWY ENDS. ALL DEP/ARR ACFT USE CTAF.
- RY 30 IS CALM WIND RY.
- AIRPORT OPERATIONS 641-430-0980.
- FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KMCW?
- The CTAF at KMCW is 123 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KMCW?
- KMCW has 2 runways; the longest is 6,501 ft.
- Does KMCW have fuel?
- Yes — KMCW has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- What is the traffic pattern altitude at KMCW?
- The published traffic pattern altitude at KMCW is 800 ft AGL.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KMCW?
- Fort Dodge FSS (FOD) serves KMCW. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
Loading current weather…
METAR & TAF for KMCW at aviationweather.gov ↗ · Area forecast (GFA) ↗
Charts
Loading FAA airport diagram for KMCW…
FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
Loading FAA Chart Supplement entry for MCW…
Nearby airports
- KFXY — Forest City Muni/trimble FLD — 16 mi
- 0Y6 — Lake Mills MUNI — 20 mi
- 5D2 — Northwood MUNI — 21 mi
- Y48 — Belmond MUNI — 25 mi
- D02 — Osage MUNI — 29 mi
- KHPT — Hampton MUNI — 30 mi
Flying to KMCW? SimpliFlight logs the flight from the Hobbs reading, tracks the route, and keeps a DPE- and IRS-ready record — no manual entry. Download on the App Store