Marshalltown Municipal

MIW · KMIW · Marshalltown, IA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
975 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,007 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
1E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:44 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:27 AM11:27Z
Sunrise06:55 AM11:55Z
Sunset07:16 PM00:16Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:44 PM00:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:44 PM → 06:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:16 PM → 05:55 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 036°downwind 306°base 216°final 126°45° entry13183136

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
126° mag · 127° true
Dimensions
5,007 × 100 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 306°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
974 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
42 ft
TDZ elevation
975 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 35k, Double wheel 42k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
128.325
Clearance — primary
120.9

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Des Moines”
App/Dep
120.9

Also

Flight service
118.9 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
251.15WATERLOO RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

TNU 112.50 · ALO 112.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TNU · Newton VOR/DME 112.50 · 72X Low r020° / 21.5 NM
ALO · Waterloo VOR/DME 112.20 · 59X Low r221° / 35.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KMIW / MIW
Coordinates
42.1127, -92.9178
Elevation
975 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 128.325 · ☎ 641-752-2339
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT DODGE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MIW
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/12
Distance from city
3 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 13/31 & RY 18/36; REIL & VASI RYS 13 & 31 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: VASI · 31: VASI.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MARSHALLTOWN
PO BOX 757, MARSHALLTOWN, IA
641-754-0012
Manager
STEPHEN VALBRACHT
2651 170TH ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA
641-752-0012
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC DES MOINES APCH ON FREQ 120.9. WHEN DES MOINES APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 13/31 & RY 18/36; REIL & VASI RYS 13 & 31 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • CROPS

Contact

  • STEVE

Attendance

  • FOR ARPT ATTENDANT AFTER HRS CALL 641-521-6832.
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About KMIW

Marshalltown Municipal (MIW · KMIW) is an airport in Marshalltown, IA, at 975 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,007 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMIW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMIW have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMIW?

Marshalltown Municipal has 2 runways; the longest is 5,007 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMIW?

Marshalltown Municipal is in Marshalltown, IA, at an elevation of 975 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1127, -92.9178.

More about KMIW

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