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Quick Facts
ICAO
IA18
FAA
IA18
Elevation
1,165 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
42.974, -94.036
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
1,165 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS
Coordinates
42.9737, -94.0359
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
METAR KAXA 271915Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM OVC026 23/20 A2990 RMK A01
Flight Category
MVFR
Wind
130° at 13 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
23°C
Dewpoint
20°C
Altimeter
1012.60 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KAXA (15 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-27 19:15Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,193 ft | 120 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IA18.
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IA18 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
BESCH (IA18) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in CORWITH, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.9737°N, 94.0359°W.
Runways
BESCH has 1 runway. The longest runway (09/27) measures 2,193 feet by 120 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
BESCH is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at BESCH is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IA18?
IA18 is the ICAO identifier for BESCH, a public-use airport located in CORWITH, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does BESCH have?
BESCH (IA18) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IA18?
The field elevation of BESCH is 1,165 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IA18?
No fuel types are currently listed for BESCH. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IA18?
The current flight category at BESCH is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IA18?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for BESCH.
How do I access complete data for IA18?
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Where is BESCH located?
BESCH (IA18) is located in CORWITH, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 1,165 ft MSL.