Northeast Iowa Regional Airport — Charles City, United States
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Distance & flight time from CCY
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport gives the small city of Charles City, self-described birthplace of the farm tractor thanks to the pioneering Hart-Parr Company that operated there in the early twentieth century, a modern general-aviation facility for business and agricultural flying. CCY's paved runway accommodates crop-dusting operations, corporate turboprops visiting area manufacturers, and flight instruction for local pilots, though it carries no scheduled airline service. The surrounding Floyd County landscape is heavily agricultural, dominated by corn and soybean production, and the airport functions as a practical link for farm equipment dealers and regional businesses that would otherwise face a long drive to Waterloo or Mason City for air access.
Runways at Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2536 ft (773 m) | 160 ft (49 m) | GRS |
| 12/30 | 4000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | CON |
| 17/35 | 1780 ft (543 m) | 170 ft (52 m) | GRS |
Radio frequencies for Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | WATERLOO APP/DEP | 118.9 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 125.525 MHz |
| RDO | FORT DODGE RDO | 122.4 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY)
- Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 59.2 km (36.8 mi)
- Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 59.8 km (37.2 mi)
- Rochester International Airport (RST) — 93.4 km (58.0 mi)
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 141.3 km (87.8 mi)
- La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) — 141.3 km (87.8 mi)
- The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 151.3 km (94.0 mi)
- Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 172.2 km (107.0 mi)
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — 191.5 km (119.0 mi)
Charles City sits along the Cedar River in north-central Iowa, about 40 km northeast of Mason City; CCY's single runway is paved and unattended overnight, serving primarily private and agricultural aviation traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Northeast Iowa Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Northeast Iowa Regional Airport is CCY.
What is the ICAO code for Northeast Iowa Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Northeast Iowa Regional Airport is KCCY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.