Y46
Bedford Municipal Airport
Bedford, IowaElevation 1,201 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bedford Municipal Airport is in Bedford, Iowa. Field elevation 1,201 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerALAN NICHOLAS
Manager phone712-301-5757
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAY46
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.6378, -94.7294
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›ARPT CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1958.
›18/36 MARKED WITH YELLOW CONES.
›AFT HRS CALL 712-523-2385.
›NO SNOW REMOVAL. ARPT CLOSED WHEN SNOW CONDITIONS EXIST.
›SHARP DROP AT BOTH ENDS RY 18/36.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does Y46 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for Y46. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does Y46 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for Y46. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at Y46?
Y46 sits at 1,201 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for Y46?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.