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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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
Traffic Pattern
Not published
Coordinates
41.7417, -93.7252
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/S | N / S | 2,100 ft | 100 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
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Iowa airports
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.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Kern Field, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IA48?
IA48 is the FAA location identifier for Kern Field, an airport whose use category the FAA does not publish, 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). The FAA does not publish how this figure was determined; it may be estimated rather than surveyed.
Is fuel available at IA48?
No fuel types are currently listed for Kern Field. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at IA48?
The longest runway at Kern Field is 2,100 feet long.
How do I access complete data for IA48?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Kern Field.
Where is Kern Field located?
Kern Field (IA48) is located in Polk City, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL.
Does IA48 have weather cameras?
IA48 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.