JAMES H CONNELL FLD AT INDEPENDENCE MUNI (KIIB)
Independence, Iowa · Buchanan County · 3 miles SW of city
James H Connell Fld At Independence Muni (KIIB) is a non-towered public-use airport in Independence, Iowa at 979 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 5,500 ft concrete). It is classified as a General Aviation (Local) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierIIB
ICAO identifierKIIB
Elevation979 ft MSL
Latitude42.45689° N
Longitude91.94767° W
Magnetic variation0E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft29
Planned development (2025–29)$3,239,400
Sectional chartCHICAGO
ARTCCMinneapolis Center
Flight ServiceFort Dodge
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1967/12
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityIIB
AttendedALL / ALL / 0700-DUSK
ManagerBrett Soukup
Manager phone(319) 332-0118
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,500 × 100 ft | Concrete (good) | 18: P2L · 36: P2L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| APCH/P DEP/P | 118.9 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 251.15 | — |
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
| WATERLOO RCAG | 118.9 | — |
| WATERLOO RCAG | 251.15 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3 · 319-334-3879
Airport remarks
- PAEW PERFORMING SNOW REMOVAL OPS WILL MONITOR CTAF.
- AG OPS DURG SUMMER MONTHS.
- RWY 36 IS CALM WIND RWY.
- FOR CD CTC DES MOINES AT APCH 515-974-8016. WHEN DES MOINES APP CLSD, FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST; TO ACTVT HIGHER INTST & REILS & PAPI RWYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
- CITY CLERK SUSI LAMPE
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Pizza Ranch1.7 mi
- Subway1.9 mi
- Denali's on the River2 mi
- Checkered Flag2.3 mi
Lodging
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Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
