2/ 3 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Nice FBO with Pilots Lounge.”
Alan Schenck5★ on Google
Airports / Iowa / ICL
Small airport · ICL
Schenck Field.
Clarinda, Iowa · 996 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
5 ratings
0
Operators based
996
Elevation ft
Clarinda, IowaELEV 996 FTSmall airport
4.4
Google rating
5
Google reviews
ratings on Google
996
Field elevation
feet above sea level
47
Nearest alternate
nm to OFF
Field standing
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF).
Overview
Schenck Field (KICL / ICL) sits in Clarinda, Iowa, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 996 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ICL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Offutt Air Force Base (OFF, 47 nm), Eppley Airfield (OMA, 53 nm), and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ, 57 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,002-foot paved runway, ICL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from ICL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Clarinda.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 3 reviews
Staff & service
“Will accommodate small Jets.”
Alan Schenck5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Schenck Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KICL
IATA
ICL
FAA / Local
ICL
Elevation
996 ft
Coordinates
40.7218° N · 95.0264° 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 996 ft, ICL sits lower than 62% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,002 ft
- 02/205,002 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted
- 13/312,729 ft × 280 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,002 ft
ICL's 5,002 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.
- 47nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 53nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 57nmSTJRosecrans Memorial AirportSt Joseph
- 79nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 79nmLNKLincoln AirportLincoln
- 86nmMCIKansas City International AirportKansas City
Location
Open the full mapKICL · Schenck Field · Clarinda, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ICL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 330 nm | 1h 10m |
| Denver (DEN) | 445 nm | 1h 26m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 480 nm | 1h 31m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 481 nm | 1h 31m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| Austin (AUS) | 645 nm | 1h 54m |
| Houston (HOU) | 665 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ICL?
- Schenck Field's longest paved runway is 5,002 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 ICL?
- Schenck Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ICL?
- The closest alternate is Offutt Air Force Base (OFF), about 47 nm away, followed by Eppley Airfield (OMA) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ICL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 10m (330 nm), Denver about 1h 26m (445 nm), Nashville about 1h 31m (480 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.