IA48
Kern Field
Polk City, IowaElevation 900 ftSmall airport
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Kern Field is in Polk City, Iowa. Field elevation 900 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeSmall airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIA48
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.7417, -93.7252
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IA48 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IA48. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IA48 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IA48. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IA48?
IA48 sits at 900 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IA48?
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.