Airport information
- FAA LID
- 20IA
- Coordinates
- 41.5216, -93.8016
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2015/10
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 | 05:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 01:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
Plan a flight from 20IA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
685 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 2/20
1,165 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 685 ft | |
| 2/20 | 1,165 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM · Des Moines | VORTAC | 117.50 | r299° / 8.6 NM |
| TNU · Newton | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r240° / 34.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 20IA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
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 20IA 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 20IA
Hobbes Field (20IA) is an airport in Cumming, IA, at 850 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,165 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 20IA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 20IA have a control tower?
No. Hobbes Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 20IA?
Hobbes Field has 2 runways; the longest is 1,165 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 20IA?
Hobbes Field is in Cumming, IA, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5216, -93.8016.
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