Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA18
- Coordinates
- 42.9737, -94.0359
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2019/02
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:34 PM | 02:34Z |
Plan a flight from IA18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
2,193 ft · Turf- Heading
- 90° true
- Heading
- 270° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 2,193 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOD · Fort Dodge | VORTAC | 113.50 | r021° / 24.6 NM |
| MCW · Mason City | VORTAC | 114.90 | r251° / 31.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA18. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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 IA18 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 IA18
Besch Airport (IA18) is an airport in Corwith, IA, at 1,165 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,193 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA18 have a control tower?
No. Besch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA18?
Besch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,193 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA18?
Besch Airport is in Corwith, IA, at an elevation of 1,165 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9737, -94.0359.
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