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Winterset Madison County Airport

ICAO K3Y3Local 3Y3🇺🇸 Winterset
Coordinates
41.3628°N, 94.0211°W
Elevation
1,110 ft (338 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
20:47
Civil dusk
21:20

About 14h 48m 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 Winterset Madison County Airport

Winterset Municipal Airport is a public use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) north of the central business district of Winterset, a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. Formerly known as Winterset-Madison County Airport, it is owned by the Winterset Airport Authority. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 32▸ displaced3,002 ft / 915 m50 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DDES MOINES APP/DEP135.200 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PIA004 SR-SS DAILYSpecial useDangerGND14000 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
Obstacle1,250 ft
Obstacle1,247 ft
Obstacle1,243 ft
Obstacle1,220 ft
Obstacle1,204 ft
Obstacle1,276 ft
Obstacle1,266 ft
Obstacle1,253 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Winterset Madison County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winterset Madison County Airport located?

Winterset Madison County Airport is small airport located in Winterset, United States, at an elevation of 1,110 ft (338 m).

How many runways does Winterset Madison County Airport have?

Winterset Madison County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,002 ft / 915 m.

What time zone is Winterset Madison County Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Winterset Madison County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Winterset Madison County Airport is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Winterset Madison County Airport?

The nearest airport to Winterset Madison County Airport is Hall Farms Airport (US-5003), about 4.6 nm to the w, followed by Elf Run Airport and Jungmanns Landing.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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