Laverty Field Private

IA41 · Indianola, IA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
950 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,350 ft NW/SE
Runway
1
Mag var
4E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at IA41. Nearby reporting stations: KDSM (8 NM), KIKV (17 NM), KOXV (21 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:46 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:30 AM11:30Z
Sunrise06:57 AM11:57Z
Sunset07:19 PM00:19Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:46 PM00:46Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:46 PM → 06:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:19 PM → 05:57 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 225°downwind 135°base 045°final 315°45° entryNWSE

RWY NWLEFT traffic

Heading
315° mag · 319° true
Dimensions
2,350 × 50 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 135°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY NW
Approach obstacle
Pline, 20 ft, 300 ft from threshold

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

DSM 117.50 · TNU 112.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DSM · Des Moines VORTAC 117.50 · 122X High r102° / 4.1 NM
TNU · Newton VOR/DME 112.50 · 72X Low r220° / 30 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA41 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IA41
Coordinates
41.4153, -93.5613
Elevation
950 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT DODGE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1960/05
Distance from city
3 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
AERORIDGE LLC
BOX 291, INDIANOLA, IA
(515) 240-2409
Manager
TERRY L. SHARP
BOX 291, INDIANOLA, IA
(515) 240-2409
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Nearby airports

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About IA41

Laverty Field (IA41) is an airport in Indianola, IA, at 950 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 IA41, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IA41 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IA41?

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

Where is IA41?

Laverty Field is in Indianola, IA, at an elevation of 950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4153, -93.5613.

More about IA41

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 IA41 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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