Mmsc HeliportPrivate
6IA8 · Marshalltown, IA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:37 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:59 AM | 11:59Z |
| Sunset | 07:09 PM | 00:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:37 PM | 00:37Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TNU 112.50 · ALO 112.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNU · Newton | VOR/DME | 112.50 · 72X | Low | r027° / 18.4 NM |
| ALO · Waterloo | VOR/DME | 112.20 · 59X | Low | r217° / 37.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IA8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6IA8
- Coordinates
- 42.0496, -92.9050
- Elevation
- 920 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1992/12
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DES MOINES APCH AT 515-974-8016. WHEN DES MOINES APP CLSD, FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Obstructions
- 30 FT PLINES 30 FT NORTH; 30 FT BLDG 45 FT NORTH; 35 FT POLE 32 FT NE; AND 20 FT POLE 12 FT SW OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- EMAIL ADDRESS: DANE.ZUERCHER@UNITYPOINT.ORG (ALL LOWER CASE) EMAIL ADDRESS: DZUERCHER@MARSHMED.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
Nearby airports
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About 6IA8
Mmsc (6IA8) is a heliport in Marshalltown, IA, at 920 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6IA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6IA8 have a control tower?
No. Mmsc is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6IA8?
Mmsc has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6IA8?
Mmsc is in Marshalltown, IA, at an elevation of 920 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0496, -92.9050.
More about 6IA8
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 6IA8 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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