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(KCBF) Council Bluffs Municipal Airport

1 rating | 2 reviews
Council Bluffs, IA
(712) 322-2284

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0700-2000
FAA
Runways:
18/36, 14/32

Longest paved runway: 5,500 ft (1,676 m)

Elevation:
1,245 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Overnight, Parking, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Revv Aviation
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:13 am - 8:47 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:19 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:43 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.24
100LL (full)
$5.99
100LL (self)
$5.45
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
$4.70
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (self)

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Distance From:

Distance To:

Council Bluffs Muni


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

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(712) 322-2435
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2901 Bass Pro Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 325-6000
200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 329-8307
1512 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 323-5182
3434 Richard Downing Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-4900
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(402) 444-5071
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(402) 342-6164
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(712) 890-5100
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(712) 322-4575
CBF
Commemorative Air Force Museum
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Ameristar Casino
Prairie Flower Casino
Bass Pro Shops
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Rails West Railroad Museum
Western Historic Trails Center
The Durham Museum
Omaha Children's Museum
Lincoln Monument
Casino Cab

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Runway 18/36

Dimensions:
5,500 × 100 ft
(1,676 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Double wheel: 60,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:1836
Elevation: 1,231.1 ft 1,242.1 ft
Heading: 176° magnetic
181° true
0-4° magnetic
001° true
Gradient: 0.2% up 0.2% down
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/a ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/an/a

Runway 14/32

Dimensions:
3,650 × 60 ft
(1,113 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Double wheel: 30,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Ry 14 Preferred Calm Wind Runway.
FAA
Designator:1432
Elevation: 1,239.8 ft 1,241.7 ft
Heading: 136° magnetic
141° true
316° magnetic
321° true
Gradient: 0.05% up 0.05% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Tree, 236 ft Right ft of center, 32 ft high, 1,191 ft from end, 30:1 clearance slope

n/a
Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: CBF
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KCBF. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: CBF
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NOTAM count: 8
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
07/005 07/16/2025 1100 08/30/2025 1059
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1227301) 410511.60N0954247.80W (10.6NM S CBF) 1257.2FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S
06/014 06/15/2025 1858 07/30/2025 1857
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1227309) 410505.80N0954248.30W (10.7NM S CBF) 1252.0FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S
06/015 06/22/2025 1050 08/06/2025 1049
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1227299) 410511.30N0954241.50W (10.6NM SSE CBF) 1263.1FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S
07/001 07/05/2025 2018 08/19/2025 2017
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1227305) 410505.50N0954242.00W (10.7NM SSE CBF) 1258.2FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S
07/008 07/19/2025 0344 09/02/2025 0343
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1227308) 410505.60N0954245.10W (10.7NM S CBF) 1254.9FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S
07/007 07/19/2025 0308 10/31/2025 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1259203) 411416.10N0953448.70W (8.2NM E CBF) 1521.7FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S
07/004 07/15/2025 0658 08/29/2025 0657
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1227303) 410511.70N0954251.00W (10.6NM S CBF) 1253.9FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S
06/012 06/13/2025 1356 07/28/2025 1355
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1227300) 410511.40N0954244.70W (10.6NM SSE CBF) 1260.2FT (247.0FT AGL) U/S

Additional Remarks

There are no additional remarks for KCBF.

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 41.26011, -95.75864
  • 41° 15′ 36.4″ N, 95° 45′ 31.1″ W
  • 41° 15.607′ N, 95° 45.518′ W
ARTCC:
Minneapolis (ZMP)
App/Depart Control Facility:
R90
Chart:
NACO: Omaha Sectional
FSS:
Fort Dodge (FOD)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
05E (2000)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Actvt MIRL Rwy 14/32; HIRL Rwy 18/36; REIL Rwys 14, 32, 18 & 36 - CTAF. PAPI Rwys 14, 32, 18 & 36 are on 24/7.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 124.5 Omaha
AWOS-3 126.575T
(712) 323-1542
Clearance Delivery 127.675 Omaha
CTAF 122.725
UNICOM 122.725

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
On field aviation museum
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KCBF. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

METARs from this airport:

KCBF
MVFR
Obsv:
9:55 AM GMT
(19 minutes ago)
Vis:
7 SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.90 "Hg
Temp:
23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 1700' AGL
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KOMA
7 nm NW
MVFR
Obsv:
9:59 AM GMT
(15 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
140°
@ 4 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.89 "Hg
Temp:
23.9 °C (75.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.8 °C (73.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Overcast 1100' AGL
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KOFF
11 nm SW
LIFR
Obsv:
9:55 AM GMT
(19 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
110°
@ 3 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.89 "Hg
Temp:
23.8 °C (74.8 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.6 °C (72.7 °F)
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 400' AGL
  • Overcast 2400' AGL
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KMLE
16 nm W
IFR
Obsv:
9:55 AM GMT
(19 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.90 "Hg
Temp:
23.3 °C (73.9 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.6 °C (72.7 °F)
Cld:
  • Overcast 800' AGL
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KBTA
18 nm NW
LIFR
Obsv:
9:55 AM GMT
(19 minutes ago)
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
Mist
Altm:
29.91 "Hg
Temp:
22.7 °C (72.9 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.6 °C (72.7 °F)
Cld:
  • Overcast 200' AGL
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KPMV
20 nm S
IFR
Obsv:
9:55 AM GMT
(19 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
150°
@ 4 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.90 "Hg
Temp:
23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.2 °C (72.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 700' AGL
  • Overcast 1100' AGL
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KHNR
27 nm NE
MVFR
Obsv:
9:55 AM GMT
(19 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.91 "Hg
Temp:
23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1600' AGL
  • Overcast 2300' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KOMA TAF
7 nm NW
Issued:
8:16 AM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
130°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 1000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
120°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 600' AGL
Wx:
Mist
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Today 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
210°
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 1200' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 5:00 PM - Tomorrow 6:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
220°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KOFF TAF
11 nm SW
Issued:
10:00 AM GMT
(14 minutes ago)
Today 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
2.98 SM
Wind:
180°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 500' AGL
Wx:
Mist
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Today 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
2.98 SM
Wind:
180°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 1000' AGL
Wx:
Mist
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Today 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
4.97 SM
Wind:
180°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 1500' AGL
Wx:
Mist
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Today 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
No significant weather
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Today 9:00 PM - Tomorrow 4:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
No significant weather
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Andy Biller
101 McCandless Lane
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-2284 (Office)

Owner

Council Bluffs Airport Authority
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-2284 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 2 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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  • 4/25/19
    Steve P.
    My wife and I flew in KCBF Easter Sunday morning to attend church and have dinner with our daughter and her family. On the Sunday holiday, we were the only airplane on the ramp. We very much appreciated the personal welcome and fuel service receive…
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    12/18/14
    ANTHONY M.
    I flew in to there for My Family Christmas party. The facilities are great and the service was even better. After being weathered in there for a few extra days. The ground crew were great at helping me get deiced and the engine heated up, so the star…
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