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Tuinstra Airfield

ICAO IA85🇺🇸 Indianola
Coordinates
41.4351°N, 93.5405°W
Elevation
900 ft (274 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:01
Sunrise
07:29
Sunset
18:32
Civil dusk
18:59

About 11h 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 Tuinstra Airfield

Tuinstra Airfield is a small airport in Indianola, United States. It sits at an elevation of 900 ft (274 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft / 366 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Laverty Field (IA41), about 1.5 nm to the sw.

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.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 291,200 ft / 366 m75 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DES MOINES INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2200 ft MSL5000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle630 ft896 ft—
AT&T Microwave Tower459 ft932 ft—
Obstacle446 ft991 ft—
Obstacle407 ft866 ft—
Obstacle325 ft896 ft—
Obstacle276 ft942 ft—
Obstacle272 ft942 ft—
MidAmerican Energy Wind Turbine—886 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tuinstra Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tuinstra Airfield located?

Tuinstra Airfield is small airport located in Indianola, United States, at an elevation of 900 ft (274 m).

How many runways does Tuinstra Airfield have?

Tuinstra Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,200 ft / 366 m.

What time zone is Tuinstra Airfield in?

Tuinstra Airfield is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tuinstra Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tuinstra Airfield is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tuinstra Airfield?

The nearest airport to Tuinstra Airfield is Laverty Field (IA41), about 1.5 nm to the sw, followed by Agrivation Field and Des Moines International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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