Airport information
- FAA LID
- 73IA
- Coordinates
- 43.2356, -93.2083
- Elevation
- 1,180 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/02
- Distance from city
- 5 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:32 PM | 02:32Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:32 PM → 04:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:56 PM → 04:33 AM
Plan a flight from 73IA
Runway 18/36
3,250 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good) 18
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCW · Mason City | VORTAC | 114.90 | r026° / 10 NM |
| JAY · Austin | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r209° / 24 NM |
| AEL · Albert Lea | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r160° / 27.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73IA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
REX HARRIS
23811 ORCHID AVE, MASON CITY, IA
(218) 656-0597
Manager
REX HARRIS
23811 ORCHID AVE, MASON CITY, IA
(218) 656-0597
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A CLEAR APCH TO EA RY FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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