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Elkader Airport

Elkader, IowaElevation 932 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,705 ft

17/35
Dimensions
1,705 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 17
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35
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

Elkader Airport is in Elkader, Iowa. Field elevation 932 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGEORGE TEGELER
Manager phone(563) 880-2915
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAI27
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.8469, -91.3807
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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

›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›TREES ON BOTH SIDES OF RY CNTRLN EXTNDD 295' FM THR.
›17/35 MARKED WITH YELLOW CONES.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›DURING WINTER MONTHS CALL AHEAD FOR CONDS (563) 880-2915.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗I27 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does I27 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for I27. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does I27 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for I27. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at I27?
I27 sits at 932 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for I27?
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.