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97IA

Volkens Field

Carson, IowaElevation 1,275 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 18
RWY 36

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Volkens Field is in Carson, Iowa. Field elevation 1,275 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHRIS CLAUSEN
Manager phone712-484-3314
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA97IA
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.2558, -95.4767
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR LIRL, CALL 712-484-3314.
›PRVDD A CLEAR APCH FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE; A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE; TREES OFF NORTH END SHOULD BE REMOVED.
›FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗97IA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 97IA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 97IA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 97IA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 97IA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 97IA?
97IA sits at 1,275 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 97IA?
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.