Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KCID / CID
- Coordinates
- 41.8847, -91.7108
- Elevation
- 869 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE
- NOTAM facility
- CID
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0500-2330; SAT-SUN 0500-2330
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1944/12
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 02:20Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 09, 27 & 31; PAPI RWY 09, 13 & 27; VASI RWY 31; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 13/31; TWY LGTS - CTAF.; WHEN ATCT IS CLSD & DURG SNOW & ICE ALL ARR & DEP ANNC INTNS ON CTAF 5 MINS BFR RWY USE. PAEW SN & ICE REMOVAL MNT CTAF. on 118.7 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 13: 4-light PAPI (left) · 31: VASI + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09 · 089°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 118.7
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
8,600 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 089° mag · 91° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (CID) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 269° mag · 271° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (RRU) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Rr, 14 ft, 740 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 39:1 slope to clear
- Displaced threshold
- 425 ft
Runway 13/31
6,200 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- 134° mag · 136° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 314° mag · 316° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,600 ft | |
| 13/31 | 6,200 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 119.7 | APP/DEP (091-269) |
| A/D | 134.05 | APP/DEP (270-090) |
| ATIS | 124.15 | |
| CLD | 125.45 | CLNC DEL |
| CTAF | 118.7 | |
| GND | 121.6 | |
| RDO | 122.55 | FORT DODGE RDO |
| TWR | 118.7 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CID · Cedar Rapids | VOR-DME | 114.10 | r088° / 3.4 NM |
| IOW · Iowa City | VORTAC | 116.20 | r344° / 22.4 NM |
| DDD · Port City | VOR-DME | 116.50 | r320° / 40 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- INDEX C LEVEL ARFF AVBL; 48 HR PPR - 319-731-5722.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- WHEN ATCT IS CLSD & DURG SNOW & ICE ALL ARR & DEP ANNC INTNS ON CTAF 5 MINS BFR RWY USE. PAEW SN & ICE REMOVAL MNT CTAF.
- TWY D IS NON MOV SE OF ACES ROAD. TRML RAMP NON MOV; CALL FOR PUSH BACK NOT RQRD.
- FUEL SVC AFT HR - 319-366-1925.
- FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- GATE 5 & AREA N/NW CLSD.
- WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 09, 27 & 31; PAPI RWY 09, 13 & 27; VASI RWY 31; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 13/31; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
- SELF SVC; W OF GA APRON.
- PCR VALUE: 843/R/D/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 742/R/D/W/T
- RWY 27 CALM WIND RWY.
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About KCID
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID · KCID) is an airport in Cedar Rapids, IA, at 869 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,600 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCID, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KCID have a control tower?
Yes. The Eastern Iowa Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KCID?
The Eastern Iowa Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KCID?
The Eastern Iowa Airport is in Cedar Rapids, IA, at an elevation of 869 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.8847, -91.7108.
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