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KCID

The Eastern Iowa Airport · Cedar Rapids

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
869 ft / 265 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID), located in Cedar Rapids, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 869 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
The Eastern Iowa Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCID / CID
Municipality
Cedar Rapids
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
869 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,601 ft / 2,622 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PER
Heading: 91° / 271°
RWY 09 (91°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: CID | CRS: 89°
RWY 27 (271°)
111.30 MHz
IDENT: RRU | CRS: 269°
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,200 ft / 1,890 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PER
Heading: 136° / 316°
RWY 13 (136°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (316°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP (091-269)
119.70 MHz
A/D APP/DEP (270-090)
134.05 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.15 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
125.45 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.70 MHz
GND GND
121.60 MHz
RDO FORT DODGE RDO
122.55 MHz
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026