Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA83
- Coordinates
- 42.9549, -94.1676
- Elevation
- 1,153 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
- 1980/01
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 05:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:35 PM | 02:35Z |
Plan a flight from IA83
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17 · 176°
- 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
2,550 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- 176° mag · 180° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldgs, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 356° mag · 360° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,550 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOD · Fort Dodge | VORTAC | 113.50 | r008° / 21.4 NM |
| EST · Estherville | VOR | 110.40 | r130° / 37.2 NM |
| MCW · Mason City | VORTAC | 114.90 | r251° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA83. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100
- Airframe service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- E111:PRVDD THAT THE APCH TO EACH RWY IS MNTND FOR A MNM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & THAT THE ARPT TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MNTND FOR A MNM 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- FOR LIRL RWY 17/35 PPR CALL - 515-379-1817.
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 IA83 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 IA83
Kohlhaas Airport (IA83) is an airport in Livermore, IA, at 1,153 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA83, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA83 have a control tower?
No. Kohlhaas Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA83?
Kohlhaas Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,550 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA83?
Kohlhaas Airport is in Livermore, IA, at an elevation of 1,153 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9549, -94.1676.
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