Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA43
- Coordinates
- 41.6052, -94.6162
- Elevation
- 1,395 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
- 6 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 | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
Plan a flight from IA43
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 4
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 4 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 4/22
1,700 ft · Turf/Gravel- Heading
- 34° true
- Heading
- 214° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | 1,700 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for IA43.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA43. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- REDUCED FROM 70 FT TO 55 FT FOR A GRAVEL DRIVE ACROSS SOUTH END AND ALONG WEST SIDE OF RWY
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 IA43 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 IA43
Stagecoach Airport (IA43) is an airport in Adair, IA, at 1,395 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA43 have a control tower?
No. Stagecoach Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA43?
Stagecoach Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA43?
Stagecoach Airport is in Adair, IA, at an elevation of 1,395 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.6052, -94.6162.
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