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The Eastern Iowa Airport

CID · KCID · Cedar Rapids, IA · 869 ft elevation · var 2E · Towered

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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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:57 AM09:57Z
Sunrise05:32 AM10:32Z
Sunset08:45 PM01:45Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:20 PM02:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:20 PM → 04:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:45 PM → 04:32 AM

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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 118.7Chart 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

09TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
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)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 227k, Dual tandem 360k.

09
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
27
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)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 172k, Dual tandem 360k.

13
Heading
134° mag · 136° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
31
Heading
314° mag · 316° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.7APP/DEP (091-269)
A/D134.05APP/DEP (270-090)
ATIS124.15
CLD125.45CLNC DEL
CTAF118.7
GND121.6
RDO122.55FORT DODGE RDO
TWR118.7
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
CID · Cedar RapidsVOR-DME114.10r088° / 3.4 NM
IOW · Iowa CityVORTAC116.20r344° / 22.4 NM
DDD · Port CityVOR-DME116.50r320° / 40 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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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

Owner
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS
101 FIRST STREET SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
319-362-3131
Manager
MARTIN LENSS
2515 ARTHUR COLLINS PKWY SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
319-731-5711

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.

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 KCID 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 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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