James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal (KIIB), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KIIB, also known as James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal, serves Independence, Iowa with a single paved runway suitable for light and midsize business aircraft. The airport is non-towered and operates on a published attendance schedule from 0700 until dusk. Jet A and 100LL are both available on field. Customs clearance is not offered onsite; the nearest customs airport is KMLI, roughly 88 nautical miles away.
Runways
James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Quad Cities International (KMLI), 88 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal recorded 147 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KIIB is concentrated in the February-March and August-October periods, based on FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 21 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal averages 4.2 days above 90°F in July, 30.5 freeze days in January and 3.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.0°F, and January the coldest, at 26.5°F.
Weather station is 5.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Des Moines on approach frequency. When Des Moines Approach is closed, contact Minneapolis ARTCC for clearance delivery.
MIRL for runway 18/36 is preset to low intensity. To activate higher intensity lighting, REILs, and PAPI for runways 18 and 36, use CTAF.
Runway 36 is the calm wind runway.
Personnel and equipment performing snow removal operations will monitor CTAF.
Agricultural operations occur during summer months.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Oelwein Municipal (KOLZ), 13.50 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KIIB
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KIIB?
Yes, James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal stocks both 100LL and Jet A. The field operates on a published schedule of 0700 until dusk, seven days a week. Pilots should coordinate fuel needs around this attendance window rather than assume continuous access. No onsite customs service is available at this location.
Can international flights clear customs at KIIB?
No, KIIB does not offer onsite customs processing. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KMLI, located approximately 88 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KMLI or another designated port of entry before or after operating into Independence Municipal.
What is the runway configuration at James H Connell Field?
James H Connell Field at Independence Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, measuring 5,500 feet long and 100 feet wide with a concrete surface. Runway 36 is designated as the calm wind runway. Lighting is preset to low intensity on the runway, with higher intensity, REILs, and PAPI available on both 18 and 36 by CTAF activation.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KIIB?
KIIB recorded 147 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 189 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly volumes vary noticeably, with August posting 21 operations and January only 4. This places Independence Municipal in a moderate traffic tier, with clear seasonal swings across the year rather than steady month-to-month demand.