Newton Municipal Airport (TNU)

Newton, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KTNU

IATA

TNU

Elevation

953 ft

Region

US-IA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KTNU

Local Code: TNU

Location: 41.6744° N, -93.021698° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: Earl Johnson Field

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler reviews and experiences for Newton Municipal Airport (KTNU/TNU) are limited, particularly for commercial passenger sentiment, as it primarily serves general aviation, private, and business flights. Information largely focuses on the Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Johnson Aviation, and the airport's operational capabilities rather than typical passenger amenities or security experiences found at larger commercial airports. Overall sentiment, based on available information, suggests a well-regarded general aviation facility with a focus on pilot services.

What Travelers Love

Full-service FBO (Johnson Aviation): Pilots and users benefit from a long-standing (over 60 years) full-service FBO offering flight instruction, aircraft charter, rental, sales, fuel (Jet A and AvGas), pilot services, and aircraft management.
Pilot Amenities: Johnson Aviation provides a pilot lounge and pilot shower, alongside a complimentary crew car (with a 2-hour limit) for transient pilots.
Accessibility: The airport is conveniently located just off Interstate 80 (Exit 168), adjacent to the Iowa Speedway, making it easily reachable.
Adaptability and Service: The airport and FBO have a proven track record of adapting to changing demands, including managing increased traffic during major events at the Iowa Speedway. During race days, Johnson Aviation has gone "above and beyond" by providing buffets for those flying in.
Terminal Building and Facilities: A "first-class facility" was completed in 2005, and the airport features a 5,600-foot-long asphalt runway.

Common Complaints

Lack of Recent Passenger Reviews: There is a significant absence of recent traveler reviews in the traditional commercial airport sense, making it difficult to gauge general public sentiment beyond pilot experiences.
No Commercial Security or Customs: As a general aviation airport, KTNU does not have a control tower, and there are no security wait times or customs/immigration experiences as it does not handle commercial passenger flights or international customs.
Wildlife Concerns: Seasonal migratory waterfowl are noted to be in the vicinity of the airport, which could be a potential concern for pilots.
Ultra-light Activity Discouraged: For safety reasons, ultra-light aircraft activity is discouraged at the airport.

Newton Municipal Airport (KTNU/TNU) functions primarily as a robust and adaptable general aviation facility, highly valued by pilots for its comprehensive FBO services, convenient location, and available amenities like a pilot lounge and crew car. While it excels in serving its niche, travelers seeking traditional commercial airport experiences with extensive passenger facilities or security processes should note that this is not its primary function.

Generated 5 days ago

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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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`14/32`	5599 ft	100 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	DES MOINES APP/DEP	`123.9 MHz`
AWOS	AWOS 3	`132.275 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`126.3 MHz`
RDO	FORT DODGE RDO	`112.5 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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