Indianola HeliportPrivate
IA71 · Indianola, IA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:39 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunrise | 07:01 AM | 12:01Z |
| Sunset | 07:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:39 PM | 00:39Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DSM 117.50 · TNU 112.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSM · Des Moines | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | High | r128° / 5.9 NM |
| TNU · Newton | VOR/DME | 112.50 · 72X | Low | r216° / 32 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA71 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA71
- Coordinates
- 41.3685, -93.5555
- 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
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Obstructions
- MARKED PLINES S OF IOWA ST; MARKED BLDG EAST OF HELIPAD; 155 FT MARKED GRAIN BIN AND ELEVATOR 1 MILE SE AND A MARKED BLDG SW OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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About IA71
Indianola (IA71) is a heliport in Indianola, IA, at 950 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA71 have a control tower?
No. Indianola is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at IA71?
Indianola has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA71?
Indianola is in Indianola, IA, at an elevation of 950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3685, -93.5555.
More about IA71
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 IA71 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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