1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
IA03
Elevation
713 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.693, -91.522
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
713 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
41.6934, -91.5224
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
METAR KIOW 061252Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP170 T00721028
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
340° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
7.2°C
Dewpoint
-2.8°C
Altimeter
1017.00 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KIOW (4 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-06 12:52Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 33 ft | 33 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IA03.
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IA03 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
BLACKBERRY RIDGE (IA03) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in IOWA CITY, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 713 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.6934°N, 91.5224°W.
Helipads
BLACKBERRY RIDGE has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 33 feet by 33 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
BLACKBERRY RIDGE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at BLACKBERRY RIDGE is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IA03?
IA03 is the ICAO identifier for BLACKBERRY RIDGE, a public-use airport located in IOWA CITY, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does BLACKBERRY RIDGE have?
BLACKBERRY RIDGE (IA03) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IA03?
The field elevation of BLACKBERRY RIDGE is 713 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IA03?
No fuel types are currently listed for BLACKBERRY RIDGE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IA03?
The current flight category at BLACKBERRY RIDGE is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IA03?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for BLACKBERRY RIDGE.
How do I access complete data for IA03?
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Where is BLACKBERRY RIDGE located?
BLACKBERRY RIDGE (IA03) is located in IOWA CITY, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 713 ft MSL.