Mondell Field

ECS · KECS · Newcastle, WY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,178 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,310 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
8E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:50 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:16 AM11:16Z
Sunrise05:49 AM11:49Z
Sunset08:17 PM02:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:50 PM02:50Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:50 PM → 05:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:17 PM → 04:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 226°downwind 316°base 046°final 136°45° entry1432

RWY 14RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
136° mag · 144° true
Dimensions
5,310 × 75 ft
TPA
5,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 316°) on the 45° at 5,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
4,169 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Rr, 38 ft, 1,184 ft from threshold, 125 ft L of centerline — 27:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
43 ft
TDZ elevation
4,169 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k. PCN 13.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Newcastle”
ASOS/AWOS
118.0

Taxi & takeoff

“Newcastle”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.5 127.95 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.2CRAWFORD RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

ECS 108.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ECS · Newcastle VOR 108.20 Low r289° / 0.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KECS / ECS
Coordinates
43.8838, -104.3142
Elevation
4,178 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.0 · ☎ 307-746-4896
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
CASPER · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Casper Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
CPR
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1938/12
Distance from city
5 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ODALS RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 2-light PAPI (left) · 32: 2-light PAPI (left) + ODALS.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF NEWCASTLE/WESTON CO
COUNTY COURT HOUSE/1 W MAIN, NEWCASTLE, WY
307-746-4744
Manager
BYRAND STREETER
PO BOX 699, NEWCASTLE, WY
307-746-4666
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • WILDLIFE ON OR NEAR THE RWYS. MIGRATORY BIRD FLT PATHS NEAR ARPT.
  • SOFT SHOULDERS NEAR EDGES OF RWYS, TWYS, & RAMPS.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • HIGH VOL OF ACFT OPRNG INVOF OF MT RUSHMORE AND CRAZY HORSE MONUMENTS AT OR BLW 7500 FT; PILOTS ARE ADVISED TO MNT 122.85 FOR TFC ADVISORIES.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ODALS RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FOR FUEL AFT HRS PHONE 307-746-5805.

Contact

  • PHONE NUMBER FOR CITY 307-746-3535

Attendance

  • UNATNDD MAJOR HOLS - CALL AFT HRS ON THESE DAYS.
  • FOR ATTENDANT AFT HRS CALL 307-746-5805.
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About KECS

Mondell Field (ECS · KECS) is an airport in Newcastle, WY, at 4,178 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,310 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KECS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KECS have a control tower?

No. Mondell Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KECS?

Mondell Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,310 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KECS?

Mondell Field is in Newcastle, WY, at an elevation of 4,178 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.8838, -104.3142.

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