Airport information
- FAA LID
- 06IA
- Coordinates
- 41.8414, -91.8343
- Elevation
- 880 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/12
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 04:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 02:20Z |
Plan a flight from 06IA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,700 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CID · Cedar Rapids | VOR-DME | 114.10 | r213° / 3.5 NM |
| IOW · Iowa City | VORTAC | 116.20 | r328° / 21.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 06IA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A CLEAR APCH TO EACH RY FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- NO WINTER OPS.
- RY 09/27 MKD BY CONES.
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 06IA 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 06IA
Rich Field (06IA) is an airport in Walford, IA, at 880 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 06IA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 06IA have a control tower?
No. Rich Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 06IA?
Rich Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 06IA?
Rich Field is in Walford, IA, at an elevation of 880 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.8414, -91.8343.
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