Muscatine Municipal (KMUT), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Muscatine Municipal Airport, identified by the code KMUT, serves the Muscatine, Iowa area with two paved concrete runways suited to a range of business aviation traffic. The field sits roughly 111 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and does not have onsite customs, with the closest customs facility located at KQuad Cities International, KMLI, about 29 nautical miles away. Business aviation accounts for the large majority of the airport's recorded annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Runways
Muscatine Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 06/24, 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
Muscatine Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Muscatine Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Quad Cities International (KMLI), 29 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Muscatine Municipal recorded 594 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KMUT is concentrated in the spring through fall months, with October recording the highest monthly total of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 80 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Muscatine Municipal averages 8.1 days above 90°F in July, 28.9 freeze days in January and 3.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.4°F, and January the coldest, at 31.0°F.
Weather station is 4.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Muscatine Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Glider operations take place on the airport.
Medium intensity runway lights on runways 06/24 and 12/30 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate lighting, use the CTAF: this controls the VASI on runway 06, the MALSR on runway 24, the PAPI on runways 24, 12, and 30, and the REIL on runways 06, 12, and 30.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Muscatine Municipal has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Iowa City Municipal (KIOW), 24.27 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KMUT?
Muscatine Municipal Airport does not have customs available onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KMLI, approximately 29.24 nautical miles away. Flight crews arriving from international origins need to plan their clearance through that facility rather than at KMUT. Dispatchers should coordinate customs arrangements before filing a flight plan into Muscatine. This distance should be factored into ground transportation or repositioning plans for any international arrival.
What runways are available at Muscatine Municipal Airport?
Muscatine Municipal Airport, KMUT, has two paved concrete runways. Runway 06/24 is the longer of the two at 5,500 feet by 100 feet wide. Runway 12/30 measures 4,000 feet by 75 feet wide. Both runways are concrete surfaces suitable for a range of business aviation aircraft. The airport's max paved runway length of 5,500 feet matches the 06/24 runway dimensions.
What fuel types are offered at KMUT?
Muscatine Municipal Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. This dual availability supports both piston and turbine-powered aircraft operating into the field. Jet A availability is confirmed for the airport, making it usable for business jet traffic. Dispatchers planning fuel stops in the region can rely on both fuel types being present at KMUT. Fuel type availability should still be verified for schedule conditions given the airport's attendance hours.
What are the attended hours at Muscatine Municipal Airport?
Muscatine Municipal Airport, KMUT, is attended Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1800 local time. On Saturday and Sunday, attended hours shift to 0800 through 1600 local time. Operations outside these windows should be planned with the understanding that staffing may not be present. This schedule applies across all airport services during those hours. Crews should confirm current attendance status ahead of arrivals outside the posted weekday and weekend windows.
How does business aviation traffic vary through the year at KMUT?
Business aviation traffic at Muscatine Municipal Airport, KMUT, shows a clear seasonal pattern based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Monthly operations range from a low of 25 in February to a high of 80 in October. Traffic builds through spring and summer, peaking in the October timeframe before declining into winter. Total annual business aviation operations reach 594 out of 730 total operations recorded. This pattern is useful for dispatchers anticipating congestion or scheduling flexibility at KMUT during different parts of the year.