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KMCW
Mason City Municipal Airport · Mason City
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,213 ft / 370 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ASOS 120.30 MHz (ASOS)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW), located in Mason City, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,213 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Mason City Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMCW / MCW
Municipality
Mason City
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,213 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,501 ft / 1,982 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179.9° / 359.9°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179.9° / 359.9°
RWY 18 (179.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (359.9°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: MCW | CRS: 360°
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,502 ft / 1,677 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 124.9° / 304.9°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 124.9° / 304.9°
RWY 12 (124.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (304.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ASOS ASOS
120.30 MHz
CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
127.30 MHz
RDO FORT DODGE RDO
122.60 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026