Ridge Airport Private

IA01 · Oakland, IA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,300 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,600 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:06 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:49 AM10:49Z
Sunrise06:20 AM11:20Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 044°downwind 314°base 224°final 134°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
134° mag · 140° true
Dimensions
2,600 × 75 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 314°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Approach obstacle
Fence, 5 ft

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

OVR 116.30 · OFF 111.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OVR · Omaha VORTAC 116.30 · 110X High r040° / 16.5 NM
OFF · Offutt TACAN 111.70 · 54X r052° / 24.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA01 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IA01
Coordinates
41.3514, -95.4664
Elevation
1,300 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT DODGE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1989/08
Distance from city
4 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RODNEY B. BANE
37604 JUNIPER RD, OAKLAND, IA
712-482-3371
Manager
RODNEY B. BANE
37604 JUNIPER RD, OAKLAND, IA
712-482-3371
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.

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About IA01

Ridge Airport (IA01) is an airport in Oakland, IA, at 1,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA01, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IA01 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IA01?

Ridge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IA01?

Ridge Airport is in Oakland, IA, at an elevation of 1,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3514, -95.4664.

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