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Small airport

Estherville Municipal Airport

IATA ESTICAO KESTLocal EST🇺🇸 Estherville
Coordinates
43.4074°N, 94.7464°W
Elevation
1,319 ft (402 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:20
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
20:57
Civil dusk
21:31

About 15h 3m 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 Estherville Municipal Airport

Estherville Municipal Airport is a public general aviation airport located four miles east of Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, United States. It is owned by the City of Estherville.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KEST

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
16 / 344,797 ft / 1,462 m75 ftConLightedOpen
06 / 242,989 ft / 911 m90 ftGreUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS121.425 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR127.750 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
Obstacle1,289 ft
Obstacle1,280 ft
Obstacle1,224 ft
Obstacle1,217 ft
Obstacle1,250 ft
Obstacle1,253 ft
Obstacle1,220 ft
Obstacle1,312 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Estherville Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Estherville Municipal Airport is KEST, and its IATA code is EST.

Where is Estherville Municipal Airport located?

Estherville Municipal Airport is small airport located in Estherville, United States, at an elevation of 1,319 ft (402 m).

How many runways does Estherville Municipal Airport have?

Estherville Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,797 ft / 1,462 m.

What time zone is Estherville Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Estherville Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Estherville Municipal Airport is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Estherville Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Estherville Municipal Airport is Garys Airport (38IA), about 4 nm to the ene, followed by Rosenberg Airport and Peltz Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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