Airports / Iowa / IKV
Ankeny Regl Airport.
Ankeny, Iowa · 909 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
KIKV
IATA IKV
1
Operators based
909
Elevation ft
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Overview
Ankeny Regl Airport, listed as KIKV / IKV, is a general aviation field in Ankeny, Iowa. The airport sits 909 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Exec 1 Aviation, Inc. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 10 nm), Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 59 nm), and Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM, 61 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,500-foot paved runway, IKV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from IKV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ankeny.
1 FBO serves KIKV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Exec 1 Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeIn addition to being Des Moines’ only local private jet charter fleet, Exec 1 Aviation provides a full range of fueling and line services, ground transportation, catering, hangar and ramp space rental as well as aircraft management, maintenance and flight instruction. Customer satisfaction remains our primary goal in everything we do, and we look forward to serving you!
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 06:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-20:00; fueling weekdays 0700-1900, weekends 0900-1700
- Unicom 122.9
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KIKV
IATA
IKV
FAA / Local
KIKV
Elevation
909 ft
Coordinates
41.6911° N · 93.5665° 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 909 ft, IKV sits lower than 72% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,500 ft
- 044,200 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 185,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,500 ft
IKV's 5,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 59nmFODFort Dodge Regional AirportFort Dodge
- 61nmOTMOttumwa Regional AirportOttumwa
- 73nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
- 84nmCIDThe Eastern Iowa AirportCedar Rapids
- 89nmMCWMason City Municipal AirportMason City
Location
Open the full mapKIKV · Ankeny Regl Airport · Ankeny, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IKV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 254 nm | 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 464 nm | 1h 29m |
| Denver (DEN) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| Austin (AUS) | 718 nm | 2h 4m |
| Houston (HOU) | 728 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IKV?
- Ankeny Regl Airport's longest paved runway is 5,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 IKV?
- Ankeny Regl Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at IKV?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Ankeny Regl Airport as a home base, including Exec 1 Aviation, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Ankeny Regl Airport?
- One FBO serves IKV: Exec 1 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 IKV?
- The closest alternate is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 10 nm away, followed by Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IKV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 59m (254 nm), Nashville about 1h 29m (464 nm), Denver about 1h 36m (516 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.