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42IA

Lakeport Farms Airport · Salix

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,077 ft / 328 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 2,200 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lakeport Farms Airport (42IA), located in Salix, 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 1,077 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
Lakeport Farms Airport
ICAO / IATA
42IA / —
Municipality
Salix
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,077 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,200 ft / 671 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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