Airports / Iowa / EST
Estherville Municipal Airport.
Estherville, Iowa · 1,319 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
13 ratings
0
Operators based
1,319
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#11 / 43
Iowa airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 13 Google ratings , ranked against 43 rated IA fields.
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).
Overview
Estherville Municipal Airport (KEST / EST) sits in Estherville, Iowa, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,319 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
EST has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 57 nm), Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW, 64 nm), and Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF, 70 nm). EST offers 2 runways, the longest 4,797-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of EST vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from EST, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KEST. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Estherville Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Dawn-Dusk; after hours call +1 712-362-2761; 24/7 self-serve fuel
- Unicom 122.975
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KEST
IATA
EST
FAA / Local
EST
Elevation
1,319 ft
Coordinates
43.4074° N · 94.7464° 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 1,319 ft, EST sits higher than 90% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,797 ft
- 16/344,797 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted
- 06/242,989 ft × 90 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,797 ft
EST's 4,797 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to 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.
- 57nmFODFort Dodge Regional AirportFort Dodge
- 64nmMCWMason City Municipal AirportMason City
- 70nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
- 88nmFSDSioux Falls Regional AirportSioux Falls
- 94nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
- 96nmCCYNortheast Iowa Regional AirportCharles City
Location
Open the full mapKEST · Estherville Municipal Airport · Estherville, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EST on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 314 nm | 1h 8m |
| Denver (DEN) | 493 nm | 1h 33m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 574 nm | 1h 44m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 591 nm | 1h 46m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 601 nm | 1h 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 642 nm | 1h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 695 nm | 2h 1m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 782 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EST?
- Estherville Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,797 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to 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 EST?
- Estherville Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,797 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Estherville Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves EST: Estherville Aviation FBO. 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 EST?
- The closest alternate is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 57 nm away, followed by Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EST to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 8m (314 nm), Denver about 1h 33m (493 nm), Nashville about 1h 44m (574 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.