Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA94
- Coordinates
- 42.8807, -93.3152
- Elevation
- 1,209 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/05
- Distance from city
- 5 WSW
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 | 09:31 PM | 02:31Z |
Plan a flight from IA94
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,575 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,575 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCW · Mason City | VORTAC | 114.90 | r171° / 12.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA94. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 IA94 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 IA94
SJ Airfield (IA94) is an airport in Sheffield, IA, at 1,209 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,575 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IA94, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA94 have a control tower?
No. SJ Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA94?
SJ Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,575 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA94?
SJ Airfield is in Sheffield, IA, at an elevation of 1,209 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8807, -93.3152.
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