FY26 Proposed Budget

Iowa City Airport

Department Mission

The Iowa City 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

The Iowa City 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 public airports in Iowa, the Iowa City Municipal Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the state with an economic impact of $24 million. The airfield consists of 2 runways (7/25 & 12/30) with a maximum landing distance of 5,002 feet, a full parallel taxiway, and an aircraft parking apron at the terminal building. A Fixed Base Operator (Jet Air, Inc) on the airfield provides fuel service, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, and charter services. The airport has approximately 33,000 take-offs and landings and sells over 500,000 gallons of jet fuel and aviation gasoline to aircraft operators annually. Airport staff is responsible for the 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.

“The Iowa City Municipal Airport is an important piece of the economic engine to the Iowa City and Johnson County area.” - Michael Tharp

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