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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
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
Coordinates
41.7805, -93.3797
Current Weather
METAR KIKV 272115Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM SCT019 BKN028 25/20 A2988 RMK AO2
Flight Category
MVFR
Wind
120° at 11 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
25°C
Dewpoint
20°C
Altimeter
1011.90 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KIKV (12 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-27 21:15Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft | 80 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IA56.
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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.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Farrar Airport 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 IA56?
IA56 is the ICAO identifier for Farrar Airport, a public-use airport 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).
Is fuel available at IA56?
No fuel types are currently listed for Farrar Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IA56?
The current flight category at Farrar Airport is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IA56?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Farrar Airport.
How do I access complete data for IA56?
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Where is Farrar Airport located?
Farrar Airport (IA56) is located in Maxwell, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 916 ft MSL.