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06IA

Rich Field

Walford, IowaElevation 880 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,700 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,700 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
RWY 27

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rich Field is in Walford, Iowa. Field elevation 880 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWALTER M. RICH
Manager phone(319) 720-0437
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA06IA
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.8414, -91.8343
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NO WINTER OPS.
›PRVDD A CLEAR APCH TO EACH RY FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
›RY 09/27 MKD BY CONES.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗06IA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 06IA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 06IA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 06IA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 06IA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 06IA?
06IA sits at 880 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 06IA?
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.