5D2
Northwood Municipal Airport
Northwood, IowaElevation 1,224 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17178°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35358°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
Northwood Municipal Airport is in Northwood, Iowa. Field elevation 1,224 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDR MIKE DIERENFELD
Manager phone641-324-1084
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5D2
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.4483, -93.2019
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SOLAR LIGHTS OPERATE SUNSET TO SUNRISE.
›RY 17/35 +18 FT BIT RD 100 FT E & PARALLEL CNTRLN.
›FOR CD CTC ROCHESTER APCH AT 507-424-8111. FOR CD WHEN ROCHESTER APCH IS CLOSED, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›SOLAR LIGHTS MOUNTED ON YELLOW CONES.
›CROP DUSTING ON & INVOF ARPT.
›NO SNOW REMOVAL. ARPT CLOSED WHEN SNOW CONDITIONS EXIST.
›RYS 17& 35 THLDS & EDGES MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
›RWYS 17 & 35 THLDS & EDGES MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
›CONTROLLING OBSTRUCTION EXCEEDS A 45 DEGREE SLOPE RY 17/35 +18FT RD 100 FT E & PARALLEL CNTRLN.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5D2 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5D2. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5D2 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5D2. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5D2?
5D2 sits at 1,224 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5D2?
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.