Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7IA7
- Coordinates
- 43.0834, -92.3110
- Elevation
- 1,160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/08
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 04:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunrise | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:28 PM | 02:28Z |
Plan a flight from 7IA7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,500 ft × 16 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALO · Waterloo | VORTAC | 112.20 | r001° / 31.9 NM |
| UKN · Waukon | VORTAC | 116.60 | r246° / 35.9 NM |
| JAY · Austin | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r135° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7IA7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- APCHS MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 SLOPE & TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC DES MOINES APCH AT 515-974-8016. WHEN DES MOINES APP CLSD, 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 7IA7 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 7IA7
Mitchell Field (7IA7) is an airport in New Hampton, IA, at 1,160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7IA7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7IA7 have a control tower?
No. Mitchell Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7IA7?
Mitchell Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7IA7?
Mitchell Field is in New Hampton, IA, at an elevation of 1,160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0834, -92.3110.
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