Ankeny Regional (KIKV), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ankeny Regional, identified as KIKV, is a public-use, non-towered airport in Ankeny, Iowa, sitting roughly 5.7 nautical miles from the Des Moines metro area. The field recorded 5,143 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 3,552 of those movements. Two paved concrete runways serve the field, the longer at 5,500 feet and the shorter at 4,200 feet, supporting both piston and jet traffic given the availability of 100LL and Jet A fuel.
Runways
Ankeny Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 5,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ankeny Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ankeny Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Des Moines International (KDSM), 10 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ankeny Regional recorded 3,552 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KIKV concentrates in the late summer and fall months, with October and August recording the highest monthly volumes and February and November the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 398 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ankeny Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
A 47-foot tree is located 177 feet from the taxiway end and 283 feet right of centerline, producing a 7:1 approach slope.
PAPI is pilot-activated on Runway 4/22. MIRL serves Runways 04/22 and 18/36. REIL serves Runways 4 and 18/36. Activation is via CTAF.
Airport management requests use of the preferential Runway 04 when winds are calm.
Exec 1 Aviation.
For clearance delivery, contact Des Moines ATCT on frequency 126.65, or contact the tower by phone.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ankeny Regional has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Des Moines International (KDSM), 10.40 NM southwest.
Part of the Des Moines and Iowa area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KIKV?
Ankeny Regional, identified as KIKV, operates two paved concrete runways. Runway 18/36 is the longer surface at 5,500 feet by 100 feet wide. Runway 04/22 measures 4,200 feet by 75 feet. Both runways support jet traffic given the field's fuel offerings and annual business aviation volume. Airport management requests use of Runway 04 as the preferential runway when winds are calm.
Is fuel available at KIKV?
Ankeny Regional stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The airport publishes an attendance schedule of 0600 to 2100 daily, every day of the week. This schedule covers the hours during which fuel and field services can be expected. Dispatchers planning arrivals outside these hours should account for the unattended status of the field. KIKV is not towered, so pilots operate on CTAF for arrival and departure coordination.
Does KIKV have customs clearance on site?
Ankeny Regional does not have customs processing on site. The nearest customs facility is Des Moines International, located approximately 10.4 nautical miles away. Since KIKV is in the United States, this distance reflects domestic routing to the nearest customs-equipped airport rather than any cross-border clearance function at KIKV itself. Flights requiring customs clearance near Ankeny should plan to route through Des Moines International instead. Dispatchers should confirm customs hours and procedures directly with that facility.
What obstacles affect the approach at KIKV?
Ankeny Regional has a documented close-in obstruction affecting one of its runway approaches. A 47-foot tree sits 177 feet from the taxiway end and 283 feet right of centerline, producing a 7:1 approach slope. This obstruction is a factor for pilots flying visual or non-precision approaches to the affected runway. Crews should account for this tree during approach planning at KIKV, particularly on days with reduced visibility or higher approach speeds. Airport lighting remarks note that MIRL and REIL systems support the runway environment for approach guidance.
How does traffic vary by season at Ankeny Regional?
Traffic at Ankeny Regional, KIKV, concentrates during the warmer months of the year. Business aviation operations peak in October at 398 movements and August at 373, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. The slower months are February at 210 and November at 239. This pattern reflects a clear seasonal swing between the winter low points and the fall and late-summer peaks. Dispatchers scheduling operations at KIKV should anticipate higher ramp and runway activity during these peak months.