Friesenborg & Larson Airport Private
IA70 · Buffalo Center, IA · 1,220 ft elevation · var 4E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA70
- Coordinates
- 43.4258, -93.8358
- Elevation
- 1,220 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
- 1979/09
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 04:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:35 PM | 02:35Z |
Plan a flight from IA70
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,900 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 2,500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 2,500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEL · Albert Lea | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r228° / 25.4 NM |
| FRM · Fairmont | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r110° / 28.8 NM |
| MCW · Mason City | VORTAC | 114.90 | r306° / 29.7 NM |
| EST · Estherville | VOR | 110.40 | r081° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA70. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THE APCH TO EA RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MIN 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SFC BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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About IA70
Friesenborg & Larson Airport (IA70) is an airport in Buffalo Center, IA, at 1,220 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA70, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA70 have a control tower?
No. Friesenborg & Larson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA70?
Friesenborg & Larson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA70?
Friesenborg & Larson Airport is in Buffalo Center, IA, at an elevation of 1,220 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.4258, -93.8358.
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