Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA31
- Coordinates
- 42.7666, -93.2460
- Elevation
- 1,148 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1951/05
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
Plan a flight from IA31
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,390 ft × 115 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 70 ft, 100 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 20 ft, 60 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,390 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCW · Mason City | VORTAC | 114.90 | r163° / 20 NM |
| ALO · Waterloo | VORTAC | 112.20 | r283° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA31. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NO SNOW REMOVAL - CALL FOR CONDITIONS - 515-456-4512.
- 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 IA31 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 IA31
Beeds Lake Airport (IA31) is an airport in Hampton, IA, at 1,148 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,390 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA31, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA31 have a control tower?
No. Beeds Lake Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA31?
Beeds Lake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,390 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA31?
Beeds Lake Airport is in Hampton, IA, at an elevation of 1,148 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.7666, -93.2460.
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