53IA
Tama Airport
Tama, IowaElevation 813 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
02/20
RWY 0218°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20198°T
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
Tama Airport is in Tama, Iowa. Field elevation 813 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerFRED NEKOLA
Manager phone319-363-9792
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA53IA
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.9500, -92.5766
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt600 ft MSL
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT MARY SCHUTTE; 630-606-9383 MHSCHUTTE@SBCGLOBAL.NET
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 53IA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 53IA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 53IA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 53IA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 53IA?
53IA sits at 813 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 53IA?
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.