Kern Field
Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)
About 11h 5m 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 Kern Field
Kern Field is a small airport in Polk City, United States. It sits at an elevation of 900 ft (274 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft / 640 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Morningstar Field (Y76), about 6.3 nm to the se.
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.
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 (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N / S | 2,100 ft / 640 m | 100 ft | Turf | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBTV-TV (Des Moines);KCCI-TV (Des Moines) | 1,991 ft | 968 ft | — |
| WHO-TV (Des Moines);WOI-FM (Ames);KDIN-TV (Des Moines);KLYF-FM (Des Moines);WOI-TV (Ames) | 1,991 ft | 994 ft | — |
| KRNQ-FM (Des Moines);KDSM-TV (Des Moines) | 1,470 ft | 974 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 630 ft | 896 ft | — |
| AT&T Microwave Tower | 459 ft | 932 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 446 ft | 991 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 407 ft | 866 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 400 ft | 948 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kern Field.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kern Field located?
Kern Field is small airport located in Polk City, United States, at an elevation of 900 ft (274 m).
How many runways does Kern Field have?
Kern Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,100 ft / 640 m.
What time zone is Kern Field in?
Kern Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Kern Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Kern Field is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Kern Field?
The nearest airport to Kern Field is Morningstar Field (Y76), about 6.3 nm to the se, followed by Ankeny Regional Airport and Bascom Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kern Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.