Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA41
- Coordinates
- 41.4153, -93.5613
- Elevation
- 950 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1960/05
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:25 PM | 02:25Z |
Plan a flight from IA41
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NW
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NW at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NW/SE
2,350 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 20 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 2,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM · Des Moines | VORTAC | 117.50 | r101° / 4.1 NM |
| TNU · Newton | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r220° / 30 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA41. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 IA41 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 IA41
Laverty Field (IA41) is an airport in Indianola, IA, at 950 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 IA41, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA41 have a control tower?
No. Laverty Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA41?
Laverty Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA41?
Laverty Field is in Indianola, IA, at an elevation of 950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4153, -93.5613.
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