Antique Airfield Private

IA27 · Blakesburg, IA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
890 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,350 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
3E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at IA27. Nearby reporting stations: KOTM (10 NM), KOOA (16 NM), KTVK (23 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:42 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:26 AM11:26Z
Sunrise06:54 AM11:54Z
Sunset07:15 PM00:15Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:42 PM00:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:42 PM → 06:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:15 PM → 05:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 183° true
Dimensions
2,350 × 175 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Trees, 20 ft, 600 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear

Condition: Good.

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

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for IA27.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA27 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IA27
Coordinates
40.9778, -92.5877
Elevation
890 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT DODGE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL DALGT
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1971/07
Distance from city
3 NE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
AIRPOWER MUSEUM & TAYLOR LAND HLDS
22001 BLUEGRASS ROAD, OTTUMWA, IA
515-938-2773
Manager
BRENT TAYLOR
22001 BLUEGRASS ROAD, OTTUMWA, IA
515-938-2773
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • MODEL ACFT OPERS ON FIELD.
  • HEAVY GEN AVN OPNS DURG ANNUAL ANTIQUE ACFT FLY-IN.
  • RY 18/36 SOFT IN SPRING; FOR RY CONDITIONS CALL 515-938-2773/2147.
  • ARPT CLSD WINTER MONTHS.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Runways

  • 18/36 THRS & EDGES MKD WITH RUBBER ORANGE CONES AT 100' INTERVALS.

Contact

  • AND TAYLOR LAND HOLDINGS LLC

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 4C8 Albia Municipal (8 NM) · 4K6 Bloomfield Municipal (16 NM) · 99IA Courtney's Landing (private) (17 NM) · IA63 Edgren (private) (17 NM)

About IA27

Antique Airfield (IA27) is an airport in Blakesburg, IA, at 890 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA27, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IA27 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IA27?

Antique Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IA27?

Antique Airfield is in Blakesburg, IA, at an elevation of 890 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.9778, -92.5877.

More about IA27

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 IA27 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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