FY2022

AIRPORT

Airport Manager:

Michael Tharp

Location:

1801 S. Riverside Drive

Phone:

(319) 356-5045

Boards and Commissions: The Airport Commission exercises all the powers granted to cities and towns under Chapter 330 of the Code of Iowa, except the power to sell said airport. All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for airport purposes shall be under the full and absolute control of the Airport Commission, deposited with the City Treasurer, and disbursed only on the written warrants or order of the Airport Commission. A Fixed Base Operator on the airfield provides fuel service, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, and charter services. The airport has approximately 30,000 take-offs and landings and sells over 370,000 gallons of jet fuel and aviation gasoline to aircraft operators annually. Airport staff is responsible for daily operation and maintenance of all airport facilities, including 59 T-Hangars, 6 corporate hangars, other airfield buildings, runways and equipment. The Airport Manager staffs an administrative office, manages leased areas and contracts, plans and oversees airport-related capital improvements. MISSION STATEMENT The Iowa City Municipal Airport, directed by the Airport Commission, provides a safe, cost effective general aviation facility. The Airport creates and enriches economic, educational, healthcare, cultural and recreational opportunities for the greater Iowa City community. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Iowa City’s Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport located in the southwest part of Iowa City. It is the oldest, continuously operating airport west of the Mississippi. Of the 118 pubic airports in Iowa, the Iowa City Municipal Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the state. The airfield consists of 2 runways (7/25 & 12/30) with a maximum landing distance of 5004 feet, a full parallel taxiway and an aircraft parking apron at the terminal building.

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