Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA01
- Coordinates
- 41.3514, -95.4664
- Elevation
- 1,300 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1989/08
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:33 PM | 02:33Z |
Plan a flight from IA01
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,600 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVR · Omaha | VORTAC | 116.30 | r040° / 16.5 NM |
| OFF · Offutt | TACAN | 111.70 | r049° / 24.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA01. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACH SLOPE IS MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 SLOPE; TRANSITIONAL SURFACE FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- 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 IA01 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 IA01
Ridge Airport (IA01) is an airport in Oakland, IA, at 1,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA01, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA01 have a control tower?
No. Ridge Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA01?
Ridge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA01?
Ridge Airport is in Oakland, IA, at an elevation of 1,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3514, -95.4664.
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