Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6IA6
- Coordinates
- 40.7568, -93.4015
- Elevation
- 1,092 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2015/02
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 02:22Z |
Plan a flight from 6IA6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 1
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 1 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 1/19
2,400 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMN · Lamoni | VORTAC | 116.70 | r062° / 27.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IA6. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- 641-344-0250 CELL
- 641-344-0250 CELL
- NSTD REIL: CALL OWNER TO ACTVT, STDY WHITE, VSB AT 10 MI.
- NSTD REIL: SOLAR, FLASHING GREEN, VSB AT 3 MI.
- NSTD RY MKG: REFLECTORS EVERY 200 FT.
- NSTD RY MKG: REFLECTORS EVERY 200 FT.
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 6IA6 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 6IA6
Wells Field (6IA6) is an airport in Corydon, IA, at 1,092 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6IA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6IA6 have a control tower?
No. Wells Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6IA6?
Wells Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6IA6?
Wells Field is in Corydon, IA, at an elevation of 1,092 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7568, -93.4015.
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