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Jefferson Municipal Airport

IATA EFWICAO KEFWLocal EFW🇺🇸 Jefferson
Coordinates
42.0099°N, 94.3417°W
Elevation
1,044 ft (318 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:25
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
20:50
Civil dusk
21:23

About 14h 52m 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 Jefferson Municipal Airport

Jefferson Municipal Airport is a small airport in Jefferson, United States (ICAO KEFW, IATA EFW). It sits at an elevation of 1,044 ft (318 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 4,100 ft / 1,250 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Knight Field (US-1192), about 11.8 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 324,100 ft / 1,250 m75 ftConLightedOpen
18 / 361,696 ft / 517 m150 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR134.000 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,079 ft
Obstacle1,037 ft
Obstacle1,073 ft
Obstacle1,040 ft
Obstacle1,050 ft
Obstacle1,027 ft
Obstacle1,063 ft
Obstacle1,070 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Jefferson Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jefferson Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Jefferson Municipal Airport is KEFW, and its IATA code is EFW.

Where is Jefferson Municipal Airport located?

Jefferson Municipal Airport is small airport located in Jefferson, United States, at an elevation of 1,044 ft (318 m).

How many runways does Jefferson Municipal Airport have?

Jefferson Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,100 ft / 1,250 m.

What time zone is Jefferson Municipal Airport in?

Jefferson Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Jefferson Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jefferson Municipal Airport is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jefferson Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Jefferson Municipal Airport is Knight Field (US-1192), about 11.8 nm to the ese, followed by Perry Municipal Airport and Riedesel Private Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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