KIOW

MVFR

IOWA CITY MUNI

IOWA CITY · IOWA

Elev
683.7'
Longest RWY
5,002'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIOW
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,683.7'
MSL · field 683.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +18 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KIOW

Current METAR

Observed 03:52Z

KIOW 280352Z AUTO 27019G27KT 10SM OVC022 13/ A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 30030/0300 SLP079 T0128 $
Wind
270° @ 19G27 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
Ceiling
2,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
IOW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL THARP
Address
1801 S. RIVERSIDE, IOWA CITY IA 52246

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0630-2030

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 19 kt
RWY 25
250°M
Head/Tail
+18 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 250° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,684 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored70° / 250°5,002 ftCONC07 R
12/30124° / 304°4,200 ftCONC12 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
075,002'5,152'5,002'5,002'PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)88', pole, 2079' from thr, 263' R of cntrln, slope 21
255,002'5,002'5,002'4,872'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
124,200'4,200'4,200'3,700'85', tree, 1454' from thr, 25' R of cntrln, slope 14
304,200'4,200'4,200'3,900'PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)84', tree, 1327' from thr, 409' R of cntrln, slope 13

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 25
KIOW · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • Glider activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 319-356-5045.Show FAA
  • A stadium is within 3 nautical miles. Check for events.Show FAA
  • Runway 25 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Helicopter activity occurs three quarters of a mile north of the airport in the vicinity of University of Iowa Hospital.Show FAA
  • Numerous unlighted cranes 200 feet above ground level are within 2 nautical miles radius of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runways 07/25 and 12/30 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the precision approach path indicators on runways 07, 25, and 30, and the runway end identifier lights on runways 07, 25, and 30, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity is discouraged. Radio communication is required.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25Runway 25 approach slope is 23 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KIOW

Answer card
ICAO
KIOW
Name
IOWA CITY MUNI
Location
IOWA CITY, IOWA
Elevation
683.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,683.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
270° at 19 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Iowa City Muni sits in Iowa City, Iowa. Field elevation is 683.7 ft MSL. The airport has two concrete runways. The longest is 5,002 ft. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 122.8 and expect non-towered traffic flow. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. Jet Air, Inc. is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (319) 248-1200 for current service details.

A few local items matter here. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 319-356-5045 before you go if you need the current guidance. Runway 25 is the calm wind runway. The Chart Supplement also notes glider activity on and near the airport. It also notes waterfowl and deer in the area, plus a stadium within 3 NM. Watch for events. Runway 25 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. There are also numerous unlighted cranes within 2 NM. Helicopter activity occurs about 3/4 mile north near University of Iowa Hospital. Lighting is preset low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the PAPI and runway end identifier lights on the listed runways.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KIOW?
KIOW has two concrete runways. The longest is 5,002 ft on runway 07/25.
Is Iowa City Muni towered?
No. KIOW has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for airport traffic.
What is the pattern altitude at KIOW?
Pattern altitude is not published for KIOW. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does KIOW have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KIOW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at Iowa City Muni?
Jet Air, Inc. is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (319) 248-1200 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KIOW?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 319-356-5045 for the current guidance before you fly in.
What should I watch for on approach to runway 25 at KIOW?
Runway 25 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note of 23 to 1. The field also has glider activity. Wildlife, cranes within 2 NM and helicopter traffic near the hospital area north of the airport are also noted.
Can I use the runway lights at KIOW at night?
Yes. The runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity. Use it to activate the PAPI and runway end identifier lights on runways 07, 25 and 30.

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