Belle Plaine Municipal (KTZT), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (KTZT) is a public-use, non-towered field in Belle Plaine, Iowa, serving light general aviation and business traffic in the region. The airport offers a single paved runway suitable for smaller business aircraft and sits roughly 61 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. Customs clearance is not available onsite; aircraft requiring customs processing must route through Des Moines International Airport (KDSM), located about 65 nautical miles away.
Runways
Belle Plaine Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Belle Plaine Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Des Moines International (KDSM), 65 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Belle Plaine Municipal recorded 39 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KTZT is concentrated in the fall months, with October and November showing the highest operations counts of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 11 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Belle Plaine Municipal averages 5.9 days above 90°F in July, 30.3 freeze days in January and 2.7 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.6°F, and January the coldest, at 28.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Belle Plaine Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Trees on both sides of the approach to Runway 36 penetrate the runway transitional surface.
Medium intensity runway lighting for Runway 18/36 is activated via CTAF.
Wildlife and birds have been observed on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Belle Plaine Municipal has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Grinnell Regional (KGGI), 22.61 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTZT
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The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at KTZT.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at KTZT?
KTZT, Belle Plaine Municipal Airport, has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,001 feet long and 75 feet wide with a concrete surface. This length accommodates light business aircraft but should be checked against specific aircraft performance requirements. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this field.
Are there any obstacles to be aware of on approach to Belle Plaine Municipal Airport?
Trees on both sides of the approach to Runway 36 at Belle Plaine Municipal Airport penetrate the runway transitional surface. Pilots planning an approach to Runway 36 should account for this obstruction in their approach planning. Wildlife and birds have also been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, which crews should factor into their situational awareness during arrival and departure.
Is customs available at KTZT?
Customs is not available onsite at Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (KTZT). The nearest customs facility is Des Moines International Airport (KDSM), approximately 65 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KDSM rather than expecting service at Belle Plaine itself.
How is the runway lighting activated at KTZT?
Runway lighting at Belle Plaine Municipal Airport is pilot-controlled. The medium intensity runway lights for Runway 18/36 are activated through the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF), since the airport is unattended and has no control tower. Pilots should be prepared to use CTAF-based activation procedures when operating during low-light conditions.