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Fort Madison Municipal (KFSW)

Fort Madison, IA

Airport Information

Flight Category:
VFR
Winds:
170° at 8 knots
Clouds:
Unavailable
Visibility:
10+ SM
Elevation:
721.8 ft (220.0 m)
Ctrl Tower:
No
Runways:
17/35 (4000x75)
Fort Madison Municipal Pilot Reviews:

Jarek J.

December 30, 2025

Flew in only to find our nose wheel had become flat. Tim (Airport Manager) immediately picked up the phone and started getting it sorted for us. Tristan, local pilot, worked with us through the 3 day endeavor. Amazingly kind people. Courtesy car was supplied the entire time. FBO is tidy and provides free snacks/coffee. We'll return!

alexander.d.medenbach.mil

October 25, 2025

Stopped in for an overnight and Tim, the Airport manager was a true Gentleman. Incredibly helpful, he came in to assist with the courtesy car and gave me lots of useful details about the locale. Less expensive fuel is always a plus too.

Noman S.

July 2, 2024

Will avoid this aerodrome in the future. No wifi combined with weak cell coverage make this a tough spot to conduct any weather/flight planning tasks. On a good note, 100LL fuel pump functioned.

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Runway Information

Identifier:
RWY 17
Dimensions:
4000x75
Surface:
Asphalt
Elevation:
713ft
Traffic Pattern:
Right
Approach Lighting:
None
Visual Slope Indicator:
None
Displaced Threshold:
0ft
17
Wind: 170° at 8 kts

Recent Arrivals

Scheduled Arrivals

Recent Departures

Scheduled Departures

Radio Frequencies

AWOS:
120.925 MHz
CTAF:
122.800 MHz
UNICOM:
122.800 MHz

Remarks

APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt mirl runway 17/35 & reil runway 35 & papi runway 35 - CTAF.

Attendance Schedule: For airport attendance call 319-316-2234 (cell).

For cd contact chicago artcc at 630-906-8921.

Fuel Types Available: Self serve with credit card.

Owner's Name: Josh denning chmn airport cmsn; call 319-470-0066. laura leigos, city manager - 319-372-7700 ext 203

Runway 35 Controlling Object Description: +33 ft trees 1000 ft left/right.

Runway 35 Visual Glide Slope iIndicators: Runway 35 papi unusable beyond 6 degs left of centerlines and beyond 8 degs right of centerlines.

Taxiway lights at entrance only.