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Spotts Field

ICAO 05IA🇺🇸 Nora Springs
Coordinates
43.1375°N, 93.0683°W
Elevation
1,155 ft (352 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:00
Sunrise
07:29
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:56

About 10h 59m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Spotts Field

Spotts Field is a small airport in Nora Springs, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,155 ft (352 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft / 747 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Folkerts Airport (5IA5), about 8.3 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,450 ft / 747 m65 ftTurf-pUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—1,247 ft—
Obstacle—1,201 ft—
Obstacle—1,207 ft—
Obstacle—1,138 ft—
Obstacle—1,115 ft—
Obstacle—1,152 ft—
Obstacle—1,135 ft—
Obstacle—1,165 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Spotts Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spotts Field located?

Spotts Field is small airport located in Nora Springs, United States, at an elevation of 1,155 ft (352 m).

How many runways does Spotts Field have?

Spotts Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,450 ft / 747 m.

What time zone is Spotts Field in?

Spotts Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Spotts Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Spotts Field is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Spotts Field?

The nearest airport to Spotts Field is Folkerts Airport (5IA5), about 8.3 nm to the e, followed by Harris Field and Dad's Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Spotts Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.