Creston Municipal (KCSQ), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ) is a public-use, non-towered field in southwestern Iowa serving Creston at an elevation of 1,300 feet. The airport handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic, recorded by the FAA at 221 operations in 2025, with a primary paved runway suitable for light and midsize business aircraft alongside a seasonal turf strip. Fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A, with attendance on a fixed weekday schedule and on-call coverage on weekends. Customs clearance is not available on site; the nearest facility is Des Moines International, roughly 44 nautical miles away.
Runways
Creston Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 16/34, is 4,901 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Creston Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Creston Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Des Moines International (KDSM), 44 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Creston Municipal recorded 221 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ) is concentrated in the spring and summer months, particularly March, May, June, and July, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 28 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Creston Municipal averages 8.0 days above 90°F in July and 30.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.7°F, and January the coldest, at 30.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Creston Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runways 16 and 34, PAPI for runways 16 and 34, and MIRL for runway 16/34 are pilot-activated via CTAF. MIRL for runway 16/34 is preset to low intensity; increase intensity via CTAF.
Sharp drop at the runway end.
Yellow cones mark the runway.
Remote control operations in the vicinity of the airport.
Closed during winter.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Creston Municipal has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Osceola Municipal, 30.59 NM east.
Part of the Des Moines and Iowa area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCSQ
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KCSQ?
Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ) has two runways. Runway 16/34 is a 4,901-foot concrete surface, 75 feet wide, suitable for most business aircraft. Runway 04/22 is a 1,692-foot turf strip, 100 feet wide, and it is closed during winter months. Dispatchers should plan around the paved runway for cold-season operations.
Is fuel available at Creston Municipal Airport?
Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700, with weekend service available on call. Aircraft operators arriving outside posted hours should plan for on-call weekend attendance rather than assuming continuous staffing.
Does KCSQ have on-site customs clearance?
KCSQ does not have on-site customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is Des Moines International (KDSM), located approximately 44.10 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing near Creston Municipal Airport should plan their routing through KDSM instead of expecting service on the field.
What is the traffic pattern like at Creston Municipal Airport throughout the year?
Traffic at Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ) is concentrated in the spring and summer months, with July, March, May, and June showing the highest business aviation operations counts according to FAA TFMSC data. Winter months, particularly February and September, see notably lower activity. This seasonal pattern is relevant for dispatchers planning fuel and ground support scheduling around peak periods.