Schenck Field

ICL · KICL · Clarinda, IA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
996 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,002 ft 02/20
Runways
2
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:03 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:49 AM10:49Z
Sunrise06:19 AM11:19Z
Sunset08:32 PM01:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:03 PM02:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 05:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:32 PM → 05:19 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 048°downwind 318°base 228°final 138°45° entry13203102

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
138° mag · 142° true
Dimensions
2,729 × 280 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 318°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
996 ft
TDZ elevation
996 ft

Condition: Fair.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
132.025

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
119.6 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.4OMAHA RCAG (LOW)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KICL / ICL
Coordinates
40.7218, -95.0264
Elevation
996 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 132.025 · ☎ 712-542-3345
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT DODGE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ICL
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1950/01
Distance from city
1 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 02/20; REIL RY 20 AND PAPI RY 02 & 20 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 2-light PAPI (left) · 20: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CLARINDA
P.O. BOX 339, CLARINDA, IA
712-542-2136
Manager
MILO BEERY
3042 - 210TH STREET, CLARINDA, IA
712-542-3010
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • RWY 13/31 - NO SNOW REMOVAL, RWY CLSD WHEN SNOW CONDITIONS EXIST.

Runways

  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 02/20; REIL RY 20 AND PAPI RY 02 & 20 - CTAF.

Contact

  • GARY MC CLARNON, CITY MGR, 712-542-2136.
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About KICL

Schenck Field (ICL · KICL) is an airport in Clarinda, IA, at 996 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,002 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KICL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KICL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KICL?

Schenck Field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,002 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KICL?

Schenck Field is in Clarinda, IA, at an elevation of 996 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7218, -95.0264.

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