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Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW/MCW) — Clear Lake, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
12:00–22:00 UTC
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Runways
12/30, 18/36
Elevation
1,213 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
17 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 15:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KMCW
  • Name: Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 43.157799
  • Longitude: -93.331299
  • Elevation: 1213 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Clear Lake
  • IATA Code: MCW
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 1677x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 1982x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 127.300 MHz
  • ATIS: 120.300 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 12:00 – 22:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday 12:00 – 22:00
Thursday 12:00 – 22:00
Friday 12:00 – 22:00
Saturday 12:00 – 22:00
Sunday 12:00 – 22:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 641-421-3397
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/010
caution
Navaid/lighting unserviceable
NAV VOR U/S
2026-10-27 13:00 UTC 2026-10-27 23:59 UTC
6/2605
caution
Navaid/lighting unserviceable
IAP MASON CITY MUNI, MASON CITY, IA. ILS OR LOC RWY 36, AMDT 7... RADAR REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURE ENTRY EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, MCW VOR OUT OF SERVICE. 2610271300-2610272359EST
2026-10-27 13:00 UTC 2026-10-27 23:59 UTC
6/2608
caution
Navaid/lighting unserviceable
IAP MASON CITY MUNI, MASON CITY, IA. VOR RWY 36, AMDT 6G... DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, MCW VOR OUT OF SERVICE. 2610271300-2610272359EST
2026-10-27 13:00 UTC 2026-10-27 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 22:00 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

IA56 Farrar Airport 83 NM IA77 Bascom Field 83 NM 46IA Todd Field 85 NM IA48 Kern Field 87 NM KPRO Perry Municipal Airport 88 NM KIKV Ankeny Regional Airport 89 NM KTZT Belle Plaine Municipal Airport 90 NM KTNU Newton Municipal Airport 90 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KMCW?
Mason City Municipal Airport operates from 12:00 to 22:00.
What fuel is available at KMCW?
Mason City Municipal Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KMCW require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KMCW located?
Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW) is located in Clear Lake, United States.
What is the IATA code for KMCW?
The IATA code for Mason City Municipal Airport is MCW.
How long is the runway at KMCW?
The main runway at Mason City Municipal Airport (12/30) measures 1677x46m.
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