Oelwein Municipal Airport

Oelwein, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KOLZ

IATA

Elevation

1076 ft

Region

US-IA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: KOLZ

Local Code: OLZ

Location: 42.680889° N, -91.97372° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Oelwein Municipal Airport (KOLZ) primarily serves general aviation, and as such, comprehensive "traveler reviews" in the conventional sense are not readily available. Information suggests a focus on essential services for pilots and aircraft, with recent details highlighting improvements to its Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) facilities. Overall sentiment, inferred from available data, points to a functional airport for private and business aviation.

What Travelers Love

Newer FBO Facilities: The airport features a newer FBO with a full kitchen and lounge area, providing comfortable amenities for pilots and crews.
Courtesy Car Availability: A courtesy car is available 24/7, offering convenient ground transportation for those using the airport.
Fuel Services: Both 100LL and Jet-A fuel are available, catering to various types of general aviation aircraft.
Maintenance Capabilities: The airport offers major airframe and powerplant repair services.
Pilot Instruction: Pilot instruction services are available, indicating support for aviation training.
Aircraft Parking: Hangars and tiedowns are available for aircraft parking.

Common Complaints/Limitations:

Limited Public Feedback: There are currently no public reviews or ratings for the airport's FBO on popular aviation platforms, making it difficult to gauge widespread traveler sentiment.
Unattended Status: The airport is generally unattended, which might require pilots to be self-sufficient or coordinate services in advance.
Turf Runway Seasonal Closure: The turf runway (18/36) is closed after the first snowfall, limiting operational flexibility during winter months.
No Commercial Passenger Facilities: As a general aviation airport, there are no commercial passenger terminal facilities, security checkpoints, or customs/immigration services typically found at larger airports.

Oelwein Municipal Airport operates as a "general service airport," providing fundamental facilities and services mainly for general aviation, including fuel, maintenance, and pilot amenities. Its recent FBO upgrades and courtesy car service are notable strengths for pilots.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`13/31`	4001 ft	75 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`18/36`	1800 ft	85 ft	GRS	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	WATERLOO APP/DEP	`118.9 MHz`
AWOS	AWOS 3	`119.675 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

Detailed ground transportation information for Oelwein Municipal Airport is being prepared. This includes information about taxis, rental cars, and public transportation options.

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