Airports / Iowa / EFW
Jefferson Municipal Airport.
Jefferson, Iowa · 1,044 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
0
Operators based
1,044
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#6 / 43
Iowa airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 43 rated IA fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Jefferson Municipal Airport (KEFW / EFW) sits in Jefferson, Iowa, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,044 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
EFW has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 33 nm), Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 42 nm), and Eppley Airfield (OMA, 82 nm). EFW offers 2 runways, the longest 4,100-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of EFW vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Don Monthei Airfield. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from EFW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
KEFW
IATA
EFW
FAA / Local
EFW
Elevation
1,044 ft
Coordinates
42.0099° N · 94.3417° 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 1,044 ft, EFW sits lower than 55% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,100 ft
- 14/324,100 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted
- 18/361,696 ft × 150 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,100 ft
EFW's 4,100 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 33nmFODFort Dodge Regional AirportFort Dodge
- 42nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 82nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 82nmMCWMason City Municipal AirportMason City
- 88nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 92nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
Location
Open the full mapKEFW · Jefferson Municipal Airport · Jefferson, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EFW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 287 nm | 1h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 486 nm | 1h 32m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 502 nm | 1h 34m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 563 nm | 1h 43m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 588 nm | 1h 46m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 594 nm | 1h 47m |
| Austin (AUS) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EFW?
- Jefferson Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,100 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 EFW?
- Jefferson Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,100 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to EFW?
- The closest alternate is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 33 nm away, followed by Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EFW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 4m (287 nm), Denver about 1h 32m (486 nm), Nashville about 1h 34m (502 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.