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Airports / Iowa / CID
Medium airport · CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa · 869 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
1,073 ratings
1
Operators based
869
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cedar Rapids, IowaELEV 869 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
1,073
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
869
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Overview
The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID / CID) sits in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 869 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, CID is a home base: Jet There, LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 51 nm), Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 54 nm), and Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM, 57 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,600-foot unpaved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to turboprops.
Trip costs from CID are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Cedar Rapids Municipal. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CID to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KCID. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Cedar Rapids
Your FBO? Claim it, freeKnown for its landscape of rolling plains and cornfields, Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa. With a thriving centre for arts and culture in Eastern Iowa, the city boasts numerous museums such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art the Paramount Theater, Orchestra Iowa and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Cedar Rapids is nicknamed the city of five seasons.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0400L - 2200L, call out available on request
- Unicom 131.00
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff: Every interaction I had was with someone customer-friendly and professional.”
Kini Prashantha5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“A few other highlights: Parking: There is a lot of parking available, and it's very close to the terminal, which saved me a ton of time.”
Kini Prashantha5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for The Eastern Iowa Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KCID
IATA
CID
FAA / Local
CID
Elevation
869 ft
Coordinates
41.8847° N · 91.7108° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs IA fields
state range 547–1,488 ft
At 869 ft, CID sits lower than 77% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,600 ft
- 09/278,600 ft × 150 ftOtherLighted
- 13/316,200 ft × 150 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 8,600 ft
CID's 8,600 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 51nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
- 54nmDBQDubuque Regional AirportDubuque
- 57nmOTMOttumwa Regional AirportOttumwa
- 60nmMLIQuad City International AirportMoline
- 71nmBRLSoutheast Iowa Regional AirportBurlington
- 82nmCCYNortheast Iowa Regional AirportCharles City
Location
Open the full mapKCID · The Eastern Iowa Airport · Cedar Rapids, IA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CID on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 170 nm | 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 418 nm | 1h 22m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 595 nm | 1h 47m |
| Denver (DEN) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 674 nm | 1h 58m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 704 nm | 2h 2m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 709 nm | 2h 3m |
| Houston (HOU) | 755 nm | 2h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CID?
- The Eastern Iowa Airport's longest runway is 8,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 CID?
- The Eastern Iowa Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,600 ft and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at CID?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list The Eastern Iowa Airport as a home base, including Jet There, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at The Eastern Iowa Airport?
- One FBO serves CID: Signature Flight Support Cedar Rapids. 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 CID?
- The closest alternate is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 51 nm away, followed by Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CID to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 22m (418 nm), Dallas about 1h 47m (595 nm), Denver about 1h 48m (600 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.