Airports / Iowa / KCNC
Chariton Municipal Airport.
Chariton, Iowa · 1,050 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KCNC
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
1,050
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Chariton Municipal Airport, listed as KCNC, is a general aviation field in Chariton, Iowa. The airport sits 1,050 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KCNC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 34 nm), Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM, 42 nm), and Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK, 67 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,000-foot paved runway, KCNC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from KCNC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chariton.
1 FBO serves KCNC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Chariton Municipal Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day (fueling 24/7, self-serve)
- Unicom 122.800
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KCNC
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KCNC
Elevation
1,050 ft
Coordinates
41.0196° N · 93.3597° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IA fields
state range 547–1,488 ft
At 1,050 ft, KCNC sits lower than 52% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,000 ft
- 104,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 172,800 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,000 ft
KCNC's 4,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 34nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 42nmOTMOttumwa Regional AirportOttumwa
- 67nmIRKKirksville Regional AirportKirksville
- 91nmCIDThe Eastern Iowa AirportCedar Rapids
- 99nmFODFort Dodge Regional AirportFort Dodge
- 102nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
Location
Open the full mapKCNC · Chariton Municipal Airport · Chariton, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KCNC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 252 nm | 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 430 nm | 1h 24m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 518 nm | 1h 36m |
| Denver (DEN) | 521 nm | 1h 37m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 629 nm | 1h 52m |
| Austin (AUS) | 683 nm | 1h 59m |
| Houston (HOU) | 689 nm | 2h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KCNC?
- Chariton Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KCNC?
- Chariton Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Chariton Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves KCNC: Chariton Municipal Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KCNC?
- The closest alternate is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 34 nm away, followed by Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KCNC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 59m (252 nm), Nashville about 1h 24m (430 nm), Dallas about 1h 36m (518 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.