Airport information
- FAA LID
- 14IA
- Coordinates
- 43.3603, -94.4424
- Elevation
- 1,235 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/08
- 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 | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 02:37Z |
Plan a flight from 14IA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,780 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,780 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST · Estherville | VOR | 110.40 | r095° / 13.5 NM |
| FRM · Fairmont | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r176° / 17.2 NM |
| SPW · Spencer | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r065° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 14IA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EMAIL: CCORD1951@GMAIL.COM
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 14IA 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 14IA
East River Airport (14IA) is an airport in Armstrong, IA, at 1,235 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,780 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 14IA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 14IA have a control tower?
No. East River Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 14IA?
East River Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,780 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 14IA?
East River Airport is in Armstrong, IA, at an elevation of 1,235 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3603, -94.4424.
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