IA8

VFR

DYERSVILLE AREA

DYERSVILLE · IOWA

Elev
980'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:15Z
VFR sectional · IA8
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Before you fly into IA8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,980'
MSL · field 980' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF IA8

IA8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMXO (MONTICELLO RGNL) · 16.6 NM away. Conditions at IA8 may differ.

METAR · KMXO

Observed 10:15Z

KMXO 121015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A2990 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,120 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
FOD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAIG KRAMER
Address
750 - 12TH AVENUE SW, DYERSVILLE IA 52040

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
IA8 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • REMOTE CTLD ACFT INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT LIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29CONES WITH LIGHTS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11APCH 35:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
  • 29APCH 20:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
  • 11NSTD MKGS RY 11&29; RY EDGES MKD WITH YELLOW CONES, DSPLCD THLDS MKD WITH 3 YELLOW CONES EACH SIDE.

Other notes

  • PRVDD A CLEAR APCH TO EA RY FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE; A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE; AND TFC PATTERNS REMAIN NORTH OF THE ARPT.
  • 1CALL 319-480-0596 IN ADVN
  • OWNERALTERNATE PHONE NUMBER(S) 563-875-8590 OR 319-480-0596.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · IA8

Answer card
ICAO
IA8
Name
DYERSVILLE AREA
Location
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Elevation
980 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,980 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Dyersville Area Airport (IA8) sits in Dyersville, Iowa at 980 ft MSL. The field has no control tower. No runways are listed in the airport data, but the published remarks reference runway 11/29. The longest runway is not published in the facts provided. No ILS approaches are published. CTAF is 122.9.

If you are planning a first stop here, pay close attention to the published remarks. Traffic patterns remain north of the airport. The remarks also call out remote controlled aircraft in the vicinity. Runway 11/29 has low-intensity lighting that is activated by CTAF. The runway edges are marked with yellow cones. Displaced thresholds are marked with three yellow cones on each side. The approach slopes are also nonstandard. The remarks say to call 319-480-0596 in advance. Alternate numbers are 563-875-8590 and 319-480-0596.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need fuel or local handling details, contact the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival. For clearance delivery, the remarks list Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. This is a non-towered field. Plan your arrival with the CTAF and verify the runway status before you go in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at IA8?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does IA8 have a control tower?
No. IA8 is a non-towered airport. Arrivals and departures are self-announce on CTAF 122.9.
What runway is used at Dyersville Area Airport?
The published remarks reference runway 11/29. The facts block does not list runway lengths, so verify the current runway status in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
Is there an ILS at IA8?
No ILS approaches are published for IA8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before filing your plan.
What should I know about runway 11/29 at IA8?
The runway has low-intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. The remarks also say the edges are marked with yellow cones. Displaced thresholds are marked with three yellow cones on each side.
Are there any special traffic pattern notes at IA8?
Yes. The published remarks say traffic patterns remain north of the airport. Plan your join and departure with that in mind.
Who do I call before arriving at IA8?
The published remarks say to call 319-480-0596 in advance. Alternate numbers are 563-875-8590 and 319-480-0596.
Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at IA8?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

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