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05IA

Spotts Field · Nora Springs

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,155 ft / 352 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 2,450 ft · TURF-PUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Spotts Field (05IA), located in Nora Springs, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,155 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Spotts Field
ICAO / IATA
05IA / —
Municipality
Nora Springs
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,155 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,450 ft / 747 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: TURF-P
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KMCWILS
Mason City Municipal Airport
21 km / 12 nm
KCCY
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport
38 km / 20 nm
KALOILS
Waterloo Regional Airport
84 km / 46 nm
KRSTILS
Rochester International Airport
97 km / 52 nm
KFODILS
Fort Dodge Regional Airport
112 km / 61 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026