Airports / Iowa / PRO
Perry Municipal Airport.
Perry, Iowa · 1,013 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
1,013
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 43
Iowa airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 43 rated IA fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Perry, Iowa, Perry Municipal Airport (KPRO / PRO) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,013 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 PRO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 29 nm), Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 44 nm), and Eppley Airfield (OMA, 84 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,500-foot paved runway, PRO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from PRO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Perry.
1 FBO serves KPRO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Walter Aviation FBO
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- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-16:00, on-call available
- Unicom 122.80
- Wi-Fi
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Quick turn
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KPRO
IATA
PRO
FAA / Local
PRO
Elevation
1,013 ft
Coordinates
41.8280° N · 94.1599° 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 1,013 ft, PRO sits lower than 60% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,500 ft
- 14/325,500 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
- 04/222,321 ft × 240 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,500 ft
PRO'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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 29nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 44nmFODFort Dodge Regional AirportFort Dodge
- 84nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 88nmMCWMason City Municipal AirportMason City
- 88nmOTMOttumwa Regional AirportOttumwa
- 89nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
Location
Open the full mapKPRO · Perry Municipal Airport · Perry, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PRO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 280 nm | 1h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 489 nm | 1h 32m |
| Denver (DEN) | 492 nm | 1h 33m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 594 nm | 1h 47m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Austin (AUS) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
| Houston (HOU) | 733 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PRO?
- Perry Municipal 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 PRO?
- Perry Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Perry Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves PRO: Walter 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 PRO?
- The closest alternate is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 29 nm away, followed by Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) at 44 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PRO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 3m (280 nm), Nashville about 1h 32m (489 nm), Denver about 1h 33m (492 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.