Fort Dodge Regional Airport
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 13h 13m 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 Dodge Regional Airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport is a city owned public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) north of the central business district of Fort Dodge, a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. It is mostly used for general aviation, but is also served by one commercial airline United Airlines, a service that is subsidized by the federal government's Essential Air Service program at a cost of $3,892,174.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KFODNOTAMs
KFODReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 6,547 ft / 1,996 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 12 / 30 | 5,301 ft / 1,616 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 118.775 MHz |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 134.000 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122.300 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Runway hot spots (1)
Showing 8 of 9 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT DODGE CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 13% of observations, averaging 9 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63% | -1,178 ft | |
| Feb | 76% | -1,110 ft | |
| Mar | 73% | -172 ft | |
| Apr | 79% | 570 ft | |
| May | 78% | 1,474 ft | |
| Jun | 88% | 2,229 ft | |
| Jul | 87% | 2,237 ft | |
| Aug | 86% | 2,080 ft | |
| Sep | 87% | 1,733 ft | |
| Oct | 80% | 759 ft | |
| Nov | 73% | -201 ft | |
| Dec | 61% | -671 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,178–2,237 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,175 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,142 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,158 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,125 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,050 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,138 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,122 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,145 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Dodge Regional Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Fort Dodge Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Fort Dodge Regional Airport is KFOD, and its IATA code is FOD.
Where is Fort Dodge Regional Airport located?
Fort Dodge Regional Airport is medium airport located in Fort Dodge, United States, at an elevation of 1,156 ft (352 m).
How many runways does Fort Dodge Regional Airport have?
Fort Dodge Regional Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,547 ft / 1,996 m.
What time zone is Fort Dodge Regional Airport in?
Fort Dodge Regional Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fort Dodge Regional Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Dodge Regional Airport is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fort Dodge Regional Airport?
The nearest airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is Humboldt Municipal Airport (HUD), about 11.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Eagle Grove Municipal Airport and Webster City Municipal Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fort Dodge Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.