Airport information
- FAA LID
- 04IA
- Coordinates
- 41.0883, -92.0546
- Elevation
- 801 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1964/10
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from 04IA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,310 ft × 84 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 12 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,310 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTM · Ottumwa | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r068° / 12.8 NM |
| IOW · Iowa City | VORTAC | 116.20 | r213° / 32.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 04IA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MKD AND LGTD 343 FT TOWER 1 MILE NORTH OF ARPT.
- ARPT CLSD DEC 1 - APR 1.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Nearby airports
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 04IA 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.
About 04IA
Middlekoop Airport (04IA) is an airport in Packwood, IA, at 801 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,310 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 04IA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 04IA have a control tower?
No. Middlekoop Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 04IA?
Middlekoop Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,310 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 04IA?
Middlekoop Airport is in Packwood, IA, at an elevation of 801 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0883, -92.0546.
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