Airports / Iowa / AIO
Atlantic Municipal Airport.
Atlantic, Iowa · 1,165 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,165
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eppley Airfield (OMA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Atlantic, Iowa, Atlantic Municipal Airport (KAIO / AIO) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,165 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
AIO has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Eppley Airfield (OMA, 39 nm), Offutt Air Force Base (OFF, 43 nm), and Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 63 nm). AIO offers 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of AIO vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AIO, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KAIO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Airworks
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-12:00, Sun closed; after-hours call 712-267-3263
- Unicom 122.7
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAIO
IATA
AIO
FAA / Local
AIO
Elevation
1,165 ft
Coordinates
41.4073° N · 95.0469° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IA fields
state range 547–1,488 ft
At 1,165 ft, AIO sits higher than 67% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 02/205,000 ft × 75 ftConcreteUnlit
- 12/303,132 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
AIO's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 39nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 43nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 63nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 79nmFODFort Dodge Regional AirportFort Dodge
- 84nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
- 85nmLNKLincoln AirportLincoln
Location
Open the full mapKAIO · Atlantic Municipal Airport · Atlantic, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AIO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 322 nm | 1h 9m |
| Denver (DEN) | 448 nm | 1h 27m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 504 nm | 1h 34m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 521 nm | 1h 37m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 556 nm | 1h 42m |
| Austin (AUS) | 685 nm | 2h 0m |
| Houston (HOU) | 706 nm | 2h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AIO?
- Atlantic Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AIO?
- Atlantic Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Atlantic Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves AIO: Airworks. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AIO?
- The closest alternate is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 39 nm away, followed by Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AIO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 9m (322 nm), Denver about 1h 27m (448 nm), Nashville about 1h 34m (504 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.