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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
IA56
FAA
IA56
Elevation
916 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.780, -93.380
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
916 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
Coordinates
41.7805, -93.3797
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 18 / 36 | 2,500 ft | 80 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
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Iowa airports
IA56 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Farrar Airport (IA56) is a airport located in Maxwell, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 916 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.7805°N, 93.3797°W.
Runways
Farrar Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (18/36) measures 2,500 feet by 80 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
Farrar Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Farrar Airport, 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 IA56?
IA56 is the FAA location identifier for Farrar Airport, an airport whose use category the FAA does not publish, located in Maxwell, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does Farrar Airport have?
Farrar Airport (IA56) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IA56?
The field elevation of Farrar Airport is 916 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 IA56?
No fuel types are currently listed for Farrar Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at IA56?
The longest runway at Farrar Airport is 2,500 feet long.
How do I access complete data for IA56?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Farrar Airport.
Where is Farrar Airport located?
Farrar Airport (IA56) is located in Maxwell, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 916 ft MSL.
Does IA56 have weather cameras?
IA56 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.