Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)
Medium airport · Mason City, Iowa, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mason City Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMCW |
| IATA | MCW |
| Elevation | 1,213 ft (370 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°9'35" W 93°19'47" 43.15980, -93.32972 |
| Location | Mason City, Iowa, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,502 ft (1677 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,501 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mason City Municipal Airport at a glance
Mason City Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Mason City, Iowa, United States, known to airline systems as MCW. The field elevation of 1,213 ft (370 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMCW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 6,501 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMCW 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 Mason City Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa Regional Airport | KCCY | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Fort Dodge Regional Airport | KFOD | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Waterloo Regional Airport | KALO | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Rochester International Airport | KRST | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Des Moines International Airport | KDSM | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mason City Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,213 ft field elevation of Mason City Municipal 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 Mason City Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mason City Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mason City Municipal Airport is KMCW, and its IATA code is MCW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mason City Municipal Airport above sea level?
Mason City Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,213 feet (370 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mason City Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.1598, -93.3297 — in Mason City, Iowa, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, about 59 km away.
Does KMCW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMCW 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 Mason City Municipal Airport?
Mason City Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,501 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.