Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (KCCY)
Medium airport · Charles City, Iowa, United States
Airport data
| Name | Northeast Iowa Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCCY |
| IATA | CCY |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°4'21" W 92°36'39" 43.07260, -92.61080 |
| Location | Charles City, Iowa, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,536 ft (773 m) | 160 ft | GRS | No |
| 12/30 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 1,780 ft (543 m) | 170 ft | GRS | No |
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport at a glance
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport is a medium airport in Charles City, Iowa, United States, known to airline systems as CCY. The field elevation of 1,125 ft (343 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCCY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCCY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Northeast Iowa Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mason City Municipal Airport | KMCW | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Waterloo Regional Airport | KALO | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Rochester International Airport | KRST | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Fort Dodge Regional Airport | KFOD | 141 km (76 NM) |
| La Crosse Regional Airport | KLSE | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Northeast Iowa Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,125 ft field elevation of Northeast Iowa Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Iowa Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Northeast Iowa Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Northeast Iowa Regional Airport is KCCY, and its IATA code is CCY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Northeast Iowa Regional Airport above sea level?
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Northeast Iowa Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.0726, -92.6108 — in Charles City, Iowa, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mason City Municipal Airport, about 59 km away.
Does KCCY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCCY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Northeast Iowa Regional Airport?
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a CON surface.