Airport information
- FAA LID
- 29IA
- Coordinates
- 40.7557, -95.6235
- Elevation
- 1,120 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
- 2011/07
- Distance from city
- 1 E
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 | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:57 PM | 01:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:31 PM | 02:31Z |
Plan a flight from 29IA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,049 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- 173° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 353° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 100 ft, 200 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,049 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFF · Offutt | TACAN | 111.70 | r145° / 25.1 NM |
| OVR · Omaha | VORTAC | 116.30 | r160° / 25.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 29IA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
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 29IA 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 29IA
Hilltop Airport (29IA) is an airport in Sidney, IA, at 1,120 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,049 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 29IA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 29IA have a control tower?
No. Hilltop Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 29IA?
Hilltop Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,049 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 29IA?
Hilltop Airport is in Sidney, IA, at an elevation of 1,120 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7557, -95.6235.
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