Wells Field Private

6IA6 · Corydon, IA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,092 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,400 ft 01/19
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 6IA6. Nearby reporting stations: KCNC (16 NM), KTVK (23 NM), KLWD (24 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-19 · night begins 07:44 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:31 AM11:31Z
Sunrise06:58 AM11:58Z
Sunset07:16 PM00:16Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:44 PM00:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:44 PM → 06:31 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:16 PM → 05:58 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 097°downwind 007°base 277°final 187°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
187° true
Dimensions
2,400 × 75 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 007°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
1,063 ft
Markings
nonstandard
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LMN 116.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LMN · Lamoni VOR/DME 116.70 · 114X High r062° / 27.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IA6 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
6IA6
Coordinates
40.7568, -93.4015
Elevation
1,092 ft MSL
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT DODGE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2015/02
Distance from city
4 W
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
MOGAS
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOEL WELLS
1852 LIBERTY RD, CORYDON, IA
641-344-0250
Manager
JOEL WELLS
1852 LIBERTY RD, CORYDON, IA
(641) 344-0250
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Runways

  • NSTD RY MKG: REFLECTORS EVERY 200 FT.
  • NSTD RY MKG: REFLECTORS EVERY 200 FT.

Lighting

  • NSTD REIL: CALL OWNER TO ACTVT, STDY WHITE, VSB AT 10 MI.
  • NSTD REIL: SOLAR, FLASHING GREEN, VSB AT 3 MI.

Contact

  • 641-344-0250 CELL
  • 641-344-0250 CELL

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 46IA Corydon (private) (7 NM) · 0IA5 Moore (private) (9 NM) · 34IA Beck (private) (18 NM) · K43 Unionville Municipal (22 NM) · I75 Osceola Municipal (22 NM)

About 6IA6

Wells Field (6IA6) is an airport in Corydon, IA, at 1,092 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6IA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 6IA6 have a control tower?

No. Wells Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 6IA6?

Wells Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 6IA6?

Wells Field is in Corydon, IA, at an elevation of 1,092 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7568, -93.4015.

More about 6IA6

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 6IA6 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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