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Small airport

Marion Airport

ICAO KC17Local C17🇺🇸 Marion
Coordinates
42.0311°N, 91.5293°W
Elevation
862 ft (263 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
20:39
Civil dusk
21:12

About 14h 52m 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 Marion Airport

Marion Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Marion, a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States.

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
17 / 35▸ displaced3,776 ft / 1,151 m60 ftComLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
THE EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2100 ft MSL4900 ft MSL
DZ PIA008 CONTSpecial useDangerGND15000 ft GND

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
Alliant Energy Building285 ft807 ft
Iowa Realty236 ft748 ft
Obstacle794 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Marion Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Marion Airport located?

Marion Airport is small airport located in Marion, United States, at an elevation of 862 ft (263 m).

How many runways does Marion Airport have?

Marion Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,776 ft / 1,151 m.

What time zone is Marion Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Marion Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Marion Airport is approximately 1.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Marion Airport?

The nearest airport to Marion Airport is Mc Bride Field (7IA3), about 5.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Lerchs Airport and Chain Lakes Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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