ESTHERVILLE MUNI (KEST)
Estherville, Iowa · Emmet County · 4 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifierEST
ICAO identifierKEST
Elevation1318.8 ft MSL
Latitude43.40747° N
Longitude94.74639° W
Magnetic variation1E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft20
Annual enplanements4
Planned development (2025–29)$4,700,000
Sectional chartOMAHA
ARTCCMinneapolis Center
Flight ServiceFort Dodge
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1942/08
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityEST
AttendedALL / ALL / DAWN-DUSK
ManagerMatt Mcnae
Manager phone712-362-2761
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,989 × 90 ft | Turf (fair) | — |
| 16/34 | 4,797 × 75 ft | Concrete (good) | 16: P4L · 34: P4L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.975 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.975 | — |
| FAIRMONT RCAG | 127.75 | — |
| FAIRMONT RCAG | 257.7 | — |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 712-362-7250
Airport remarks
- RY 34 IS CALM WIND RY.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34; REIL RYS 16 & 34; PAPI RYS 16 & 34 - CTAF.
- FOR SERVICE AFTER HRS CALL 712-362-2761.
- IOWA LAKES AVIATION
- REIL ARE OMNIDIRECTIONAL.
- 06/24 MARKED WITH YELLOW CONES.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

