05IA
Spotts Field
Nora Springs, IowaElevation 1,155 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Spotts Field is in Nora Springs, Iowa. Field elevation 1,155 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARCUS SPOTTS
Manager phone641-749-5380
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA05IA
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.1375, -93.0683
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›RWY - FAIR TO GOOD. CALL BFR LDG AS FRZG, THAWING, HVY RAIN CAN CHG CONDS. SOFT FLD, SHRT FLD TKOF AND LDG EXPERIENCE IS BENEFICIAL.
›CONDITIONAL--PROVIDED THE APPROACH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 05IA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 05IA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 05IA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 05IA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 05IA?
05IA sits at 1,155 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 05IA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.