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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
IA48
FAA
IA48
Elevation
900 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.742, -93.725
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
900 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
41.7417, -93.7252
Current Weather
METAR KIKV 272035Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM OVC019 24/20 A2989 RMK AO2
Flight Category
MVFR
Wind
140° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
24°C
Dewpoint
20°C
Altimeter
1012.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KIKV (10 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-27 20:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,100 ft | 100 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IA48.
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IA48 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Kern Field (IA48) is a airport located in Polk City, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 900 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.7417°N, 93.7252°W.
Runways
Kern Field has 1 runway. The longest runway (N/S) measures 2,100 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
Kern Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Kern Field 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 IA48?
IA48 is the ICAO identifier for Kern Field, a public-use airport located in Polk City, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does Kern Field have?
Kern Field (IA48) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IA48?
The field elevation of Kern Field is 900 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IA48?
No fuel types are currently listed for Kern Field. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IA48?
The current flight category at Kern Field is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IA48?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Kern Field.
How do I access complete data for IA48?
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Where is Kern Field located?
Kern Field (IA48) is located in Polk City, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL.