Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA56
- Coordinates
- 41.7805, -93.3797
- Elevation
- 916 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
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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 | 05:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:26 PM → 05:04 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:52 PM → 04:39 AM
Plan a flight from IA56
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 80 ft · TURF 18
- Heading
- n/a
36
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNU · Newton | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r266° / 12.1 NM |
| DSM · Des Moines | VORTAC | 117.50 | r023° / 23.9 NM |
| JWJ · Elmwood | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r224° / 28.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA56. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for IA56.
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