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Small airport

Fort Madison Municipal Airport

IATA FMSICAO KFSWLocal FSW🇺🇸 Fort Madison
Coordinates
40.6591°N, 91.3278°W
Elevation
724 ft (221 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:34
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 44m 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 Fort Madison Municipal Airport

Fort Madison Municipal Airport is a small airport in Fort Madison, United States (ICAO KFSW, IATA FMS). It sits at an elevation of 724 ft (221 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft / 1,219 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Winchester Airport (38IS), about 4.8 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

KFSW

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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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 354,000 ft / 1,219 m75 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3120.925 MHz
CNTRCHICAGO CNTR135.600 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 (2)

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Madison Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fort Madison Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Fort Madison Municipal Airport is KFSW, and its IATA code is FMS.

Where is Fort Madison Municipal Airport located?

Fort Madison Municipal Airport is small airport located in Fort Madison, United States, at an elevation of 724 ft (221 m).

How many runways does Fort Madison Municipal Airport have?

Fort Madison Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is Fort Madison Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fort Madison Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Madison Municipal Airport is approximately 1.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fort Madison Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Fort Madison Municipal Airport is Winchester Airport (38IS), about 4.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Sinele's Sunset Strip and Cedar Ridge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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