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Spencer Municipal Airport

IATA SPWICAO KSPWLocal SPW🇺🇸 Spencer
Coordinates
43.1655°N, 95.2028°W
Elevation
1,339 ft (408 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:20
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
21:00
Civil dusk
21:34

About 15h 6m 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 Spencer Municipal Airport

Spencer Municipal Airport

Spencer Municipal Airport, also known as Northwest Iowa Regional Airport, is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northwest of the central business district of Spencer, a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. It is owned by the City of Spencer.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KSPW

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
12 / 306,001 ft / 1,829 m100 ftConLightedOpen
18 / 365,100 ft / 1,554 m75 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS126.625 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR127.750 MHz
RDOFORT DODGE RDO122.150 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 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.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SPENCER, IA CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL
CRYPT NORTH 0930-1100 & 1400-1530 TUE-SAT & BY NOTAM 134Special useDanger8000 ft MSL17999 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
Obstacle1,407 ft
Obstacle1,444 ft
Obstacle1,430 ft
Obstacle1,401 ft
Obstacle1,440 ft
Obstacle1,450 ft
Obstacle1,447 ft
Obstacle1,381 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Spencer Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Spencer Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Spencer Municipal Airport is KSPW, and its IATA code is SPW.

Where is Spencer Municipal Airport located?

Spencer Municipal Airport is small airport located in Spencer, United States, at an elevation of 1,339 ft (408 m).

How many runways does Spencer Municipal Airport have?

Spencer Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,001 ft / 1,829 m.

What time zone is Spencer Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Spencer Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Spencer Municipal Airport is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Spencer Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Spencer Municipal Airport is Fuller Airport (4D8), about 10.2 nm to the n, followed by Spirit Lake Municipal Airport and Emmetsburg Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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