Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA27
- Coordinates
- 40.9778, -92.5877
- Elevation
- 890 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/07
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 02:19Z |
Plan a flight from IA27
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,350 ft × 175 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 600 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTM · Ottumwa | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r250° / 12.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA27. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MODEL ACFT OPERS ON FIELD.
- HEAVY GEN AVN OPNS DURG ANNUAL ANTIQUE ACFT FLY-IN.
- RY 18/36 SOFT IN SPRING; FOR RY CONDITIONS CALL 515-938-2773/2147.
- ARPT CLSD WINTER MONTHS.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- AND TAYLOR LAND HOLDINGS LLC
- 18/36 THRS & EDGES MKD WITH RUBBER ORANGE CONES AT 100' INTERVALS.
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 IA27 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 IA27
Antique Airfield (IA27) is an airport in Blakesburg, IA, at 890 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA27, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA27 have a control tower?
No. Antique Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA27?
Antique Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA27?
Antique Airfield is in Blakesburg, IA, at an elevation of 890 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.9778, -92.5877.
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