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Iowa City Municipal Airport

IATA IOWICAO KIOWLocal IOW🇺🇸 Iowa City
Coordinates
41.6392°N, 91.5465°W
Elevation
668 ft (204 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:15
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:38
Civil dusk
21:11

About 14h 50m 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 Iowa City Municipal Airport

Iowa City Municipal Airport, is two miles southwest of downtown Iowa City, in Johnson County, Iowa. It is the oldest civil airport west of the Mississippi River still in its original location.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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
07 / 25▸ displaced5,002 ft / 1,525 m100 ftConLightedOpen
12 / 304,200 ft / 1,280 m75 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DCEDAR RAPIDS APP/DEP119.700 MHz
ASOSASOS128.075 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL119.050 MHz
RDOFORT DODGE RDO122.250 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.

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
KSUI-FM (Iowa City);KIIN-TV (Iowa City)1,457 ft797 ft
Obstacle778 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Iowa City Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Iowa City Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Iowa City Municipal Airport is KIOW, and its IATA code is IOW.

Where is Iowa City Municipal Airport located?

Iowa City Municipal Airport is small airport located in Iowa City, United States, at an elevation of 668 ft (204 m).

How many runways does Iowa City Municipal Airport have?

Iowa City Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,002 ft / 1,525 m.

What time zone is Iowa City Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Iowa City Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Iowa City Municipal Airport is approximately 1.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Iowa City Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Iowa City Municipal Airport is Picayune Airport (IA16), about 4.6 nm to the nne, followed by Green Castle Airport and Bartlett Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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