The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) serves Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as a towered public-use facility roughly 86 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. With two concrete runways, the longer stretching 8,600 feet, the field accommodates a broad range of business aviation traffic alongside scheduled and general aviation operations. Fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A, with self-service options available for after-hours arrivals.
Runways
The Eastern Iowa Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 8,600 ft long and 150 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
The Eastern Iowa Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
The Eastern Iowa Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Quad Cities International (KMLI), 60 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
The Eastern Iowa Airport recorded 5,413 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and October. Business aviation traffic at KCID concentrates in the summer and fall months, with operations roughly doubling from winter lows to peaks in July and October, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 570 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
The Eastern Iowa Airport averages 4.6 days above 90°F in July and 30.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.8°F, and January the coldest, at 27.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
The Eastern Iowa Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runways 09, 27, and 31; PAPI on runways 09, 13, and 27; VASI on runway 31; HIRL on runway 09/27; MIRL on runway 13/31; and taxiway lights, via CTAF.
Runway 27 is the calm wind runway.
When the ATCT is closed and during snow and ice conditions, announce all arrivals and departures intentions on CTAF five minutes before using the runway. Personnel and equipment working on snow and ice removal monitor CTAF.
Birds on and in the vicinity of the airport.
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Self-service fuel is located west of the general aviation apron.
Taxiway D is a non-movement area southeast of Aces Road. The terminal ramp is also non-movement, and calling for pushback is not required.
Fuel service is unavailable after hours.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Gate 5 and the area to its north and northwest are closed.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
The Eastern Iowa Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Green Castle, 7.62 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KCID?
The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) operates two paved concrete runways. Runway 09/27 is the longer surface at 8,600 feet, with a width of 150 feet, and serves as the primary runway for larger business jets. Runway 13/31 measures 6,200 feet by 150 feet. Both runways support instrument approaches, and runway 27 is designated as the calm wind runway. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft typically favor runway 09/27 given its extended length.
Is fuel available at KCID outside normal hours?
The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Self-service fueling is located west of the general aviation apron for pilots arriving outside staffed hours. Attended fuel service follows the field's published attendance schedule, which runs from 0500 to 2330 daily. Crews arriving after that window should plan on self-service access rather than attended fueling. This setup supports operations for both piston and jet traffic at KCID.
How does KCID handle customs clearance for arriving flights?
The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KMLI, located approximately 60 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to route through KMLI or another customs airport before continuing to KCID. This distance should factor into fuel and routing plans for any inbound international itinerary. Dispatchers should confirm customs airport hours and requirements separately, as KCID itself offers no customs clearance capability.
What operational notes affect ground movement at KCID?
At The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID), taxiway D is designated non-movement area southeast of Aces Road. The terminal ramp is also classified as non-movement, and pushback calls are not required in that area. Gate 5 and the area to its north and northwest are closed. Crews taxiing near these zones should coordinate visually rather than expecting movement-area radio protocol. These notes are relevant for ground handling planning at KCID.
Does business aviation traffic at KCID vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) shows a seasonal pattern. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, monthly bizav operations rise from lows near 300 in January and February to peaks around 560 to 570 in July and October. This represents a noticeable increase in activity during the warmer months compared to winter. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KCID during summer and early fall should anticipate higher traffic volumes than in winter months. Total annual business aviation operations at KCID reached 5,413 in 2025.