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Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 03/01/1942, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 812 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 06348.*A, Location ID: SPW, Region: Central, Unicom Frequency: 123.000 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 123.000 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Omaha, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: FOD, Tie-In FSS Name: Fort Dodge, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 1339 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2012-01-29), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCP, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMP, Boundary ARTCC Name: Minneapolis, Airspace Determination: Not Analyzed, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: SPW, Last Inspection Date: 08/07/2013, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Iowa, County: Clay, City: Spencer, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 43° 09' 56.300'', Lng: -95° 12' 10.100'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 43.165639, Lng: -95.202806, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2010-01-29), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • City Of Spencer, 418 2nd Ave West, Spencer, Ia 51301, 712-580-7200
  • Manager
  • Mark White, 1957 330th Street, Spencer, Ia 51301, 712-262-1000
  • Operations
  • Period: 08/07/2012 - 08/07/2013, Air Taxi Operations: 3,670, Itinerant Operations: 6,748, Local Operations: 4,672
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 34, Multi Engine Aircraft: 3, Jet Engine Aircraft: 1, Ultralight Aircraft: 2
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 5E (Year 1985), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No, Other services: AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 12, True Alignment: 126, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 43° 10' 14.605'', Lng: -95° 12' 43.785'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 43.170724, Lng: -95.212163, Physical Elevation: 1339 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 45.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 1339.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Approach Light System: MALSR, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 30, True Alignment: 306, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 43° 09' 39.559'', Lng: -95° 11' 38.493'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 43.160989, Lng: -95.194026, Physical Elevation: 1334 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 34.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 43° 09' 42.480'', Lng: -95° 11' 43.935'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 43.161800, Lng: -95.195538, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 1335 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 500 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 1337.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V2L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: ROAD, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 36, Object Height: 15 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 750.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 18, True Alignment: 186, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 43° 10' 20.543'', Lng: -95° 12' 05.421'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 43.172373, Lng: -95.201506, Physical Elevation: 1335 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 53.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 1337.7 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 50, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 36, True Alignment: 6, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 43° 09' 30.415'', Lng: -95° 12' 12.143'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 43.158449, Lng: -95.203373, Physical Elevation: 1337 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 53.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 1337.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: ROAD, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 18 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 560.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (01/29/2010)

2012 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • FBO revenue - contract or sponsor-operated: $44,700, Cargo and hangar rentals: $72,352, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $15,710, Total: $132,762
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facility leases and revenues: $83,135, Other: $2,208, Total: $85,343
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $15,366, Communications and utilities: $22,804, Supplies and materials: $32,137, Contractual services: $35,066, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $17,075, Total: $122,448
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $1,520, Grant receipts: $312,123, Total: $313,643
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $409,300, Net assets (deficit) at beginning of year: $358,914, Net assets (deficit) at end of year: $377,229
  • Capital Expenditures and Construction in Progress
  • Airfield: $353,304, Total: $353,304
  • Unrestricted Net Assets
  • Unrestricted Cash and Investments: $377,229

2011 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • FBO revenue - contract or sponsor-operated: $22,649, Cargo and hangar rentals: $96,024, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $13,643, Total: $132,316
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facility leases and revenues: $105,205, Other: $5,033, Total: $110,238
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $28,359, Communications and utilities: $23,753, Supplies and materials: $49,336, Contractual services: $35,507, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $17,034, Total: $153,989
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $2,185, Grant receipts: $21,861, Total: $24,046
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $112,611
  • Capital Expenditures and Construction in Progress
  • Airfield: $20,907, Total: $20,907

2010 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • FBO revenue - contract or sponsor-operated: $37,800, Cargo and hangar rentals: $79,638, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $13,334, Total: $130,772
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facility leases and revenues: $91,482, Total: $91,482
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $19,725, Communications and utilities: $19,171, Supplies and materials: $55,488, Contractual services: $33,063, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $24,752, Total: $152,199
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $559, Grant receipts: $10,410, Total: $10,969
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $81,024
  • Capital Expenditures and Construction in Progress
  • Terminal: $4,259, Parking: $16,353, Total: $20,612

2004 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $45,221, Cargo and hangar rentals: $44,766, Misc.: $809, Total: $90,796
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $30,000, Total: $30,000
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $1,402, Total: $1,402
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $21,031, Communications and utilities: $15,589, Supplies and materials: $17,593, Repairs and maintenance: $6,801, Contractual services: $27,788, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $2,800, Misc.: $2,054, Other: $8,870, Total: $102,526
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Net: $19,672
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Proceeds from sale of property: $37,900, Other contributed capital: $117,649, Other: $2,320, Total: $157,869
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Airfield: $104,548, Other: $43,397, Total: $147,945
  • Restricted Financial Assets
  • Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $29,596

2003 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $35,433, Cargo and hangar rentals: $47,894, Misc.: $29, Total: $83,356
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $293,000, Total: $293,000
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $37, Total: $37
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $13,714, Communications and utilities: $13,242, Supplies and materials: $1,275, Repairs and maintenance: $21,356, Contractual services: $29,609, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $542, Misc.: $2,030, Total: $81,768
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Net: $294,625
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Proceeds from sale of property: $4,100, Other contributed capital: $150,710, Other: $3,335, Total: $158,145
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Airfield: $244,655, Total: $244,655

2002 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $44,169, Cargo and hangar rentals: $36,106, Total: $80,275
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $46,000, Total: $46,000
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $196, Passenger Facility Charges: $81, Total: $277
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $17,373, Communications and utilities: $14,290, Supplies and materials: $3,058, Repairs and maintenance: $25,130, Contractual services: $32,360, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $500, Misc.: $7,822, Total: $100,533
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Other: $6,565, Total: $6,565, Net: $19,454
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Airfield: $179,123, Terminal: $15,474, Other: $149,541, Total: $344,138

2001 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $70,500, Cargo and hangar rentals: $12,795, Total: $83,295
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $21,600, Total: $21,600
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Passenger Facility Charges: $6,694, Total: $6,694
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $18,327, Communications and utilities: $15,157, Supplies and materials: $8,313, Repairs and maintenance: $37,719, Contractual services: $16,944, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $500, Misc.: $2,108, Total: $99,068
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Other: $6,565, Total: $6,565, Net: $5,956
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Other contributed capital: $219,603, Other: $2,793, Total: $222,396
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Airfield: $129,143, Other: $100,781, Total: $229,924

2000 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Landing Fees: $90,040, Total: $90,040
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $25,000, Misc.: $12,453, Total: $37,453
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Grant receipts: $54,519, Passenger Facility Charges: $14,233, Total: $68,752
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $11,117, Communications and utilities: $14,446, Supplies and materials: $33,055, Contractual services: $18,200, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $500, Misc.: $4,960, Total: $82,278
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Net: $113,967
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Other: $104,487, Total: $104,487
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Reporting Year Debt Payments: $13,028

1999 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $104,040, Total: $104,040
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $44,000, Total: $44,000
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Grant receipts: $810,321, Passenger Facility Charges: $28,048, Total: $838,369
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $16,452, Communications and utilities: $15,462, Supplies and materials: $37,949, Contractual services: $16,800, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $500, Misc.: $4,338, Total: $91,501
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Other: $4,000, Total: $4,000, Net: $890,908
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Other: $802,319, Total: $802,319
  • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
  • Reporting Year Debt Payments: $20,369

1998 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $78,285, Total: $78,285
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $35,000, Total: $35,000
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Grant receipts: $25,313, Passenger Facility Charges: $14,378, Other: $64,392, Total: $104,083
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $16,908, Communications and utilities: $15,388, Supplies and materials: $28,635, Contractual services: $16,800, Total: $77,731
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Other: $12,065, Total: $12,065, Net: $127,572
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Other: $201,382, Total: $201,382

1997 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $81,250, Total: $81,250
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $34,800, Total: $34,800
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Grant receipts: $92,489, Passenger Facility Charges: $16,218, Other: $45,609, Total: $154,316
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $22,945, Communications and utilities: $15,931, Supplies and materials: $33,856, Contractual services: $18,428, Total: $91,160
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Other: $8,500, Total: $8,500, Net: $170,706
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Other: $274,215, Total: $274,215

1996 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $72,990, Misc.: $60, Total: $73,050
  • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facilities: $48,800, Total: $48,800
  • Non-Operating Revenue
  • Grant receipts: $391,052, Passenger Facility Charges: $11,305, Other: $125,828, Total: $528,185
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $11,303, Communications and utilities: $15,186, Supplies and materials: $31,673, Contractual services: $16,800, Total: $74,962
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Other: $1,044,061, Total: $1,044,061, Net: $0
  • Reporting Year Proceeds
  • Bond Proceeds: $391,703, Total: $391,703

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2000-03-26
Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Great Lakes Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N153GL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 450 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: RT WING LE FLATTENED ABOUT 3' FROM WINTIP. FLT FLT35
1995-11-03
Time: Night, Operator: Great Lakes Airlines, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N60UE, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Other, Injuries: 1
Comments: SOURCE = FAA ACC/INCID DATA
Remarks: EXITING CLOUDS ON APCH, BIRD HIT & SHATTERED L WINDSHLD. HEAT ON. SIC LANDED A/C DUE TO INJURY, PIC CUT BY GLASS.
1990-09-05
Time: Night, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Faa, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N619GL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Other, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FAA=-CExx
Remarks: MULTIPLE BIRD IMPACTS. DAMAGED FWD BAGGAGE DOOR & 2 L WING LE DEFORMATIONS. A/C FULLY CONFIGURED FOR FULL STOP LANDING, INCLUDING LDG/TAXI LTS. DAMAGE TO BAGGAGE DOOR CAUSED RED DOOR WARNING ANNUNCIATOR & MASTER WARNING FLASHERS FLASHING ON GLARE SHIELD. A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED, ASMNT OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FOUND NO UNUSAL FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS. RETD FOR LANDING.
FAA Registered Aircraft: 17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Spencer)

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