Freedom Field

Estherville, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Closed Airport

ICAO

US-11353

IATA

-

Elevation

1350 ft

Region

US-IA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 43.443001Β° N, -94.848Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: IA52

Terminal Information Not Available
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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
15/33 1000 ft 60 ft TURF Active

Type Description Frequency

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Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 27, 2025
Closure Date

The exact closure date is not officially recorded. Based on analysis of historical satellite imagery, the airstrip appears to have fallen into disuse and ceased being maintained sometime between the late 2000s and mid-2010s. It was likely a gradual abandonment rather than a specific, dated event.

Reason for Closure

The airport was almost certainly a private-use airstrip. The closure was likely due to personal or economic reasons typical for such fields, such as the owner selling the property, ceasing aviation activities, or being unable to afford its upkeep. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to a specific accident, military conversion, or regulatory action.

Current Status

The site has been fully reclaimed for agricultural use. Current satellite imagery shows the land where the runway once existed is now an active farm field, likely planted with corn or soybeans. There are no visible remnants of the airstrip or any associated structures.

Historical Significance

Freedom Field was a small, private, unpaved (turf or grass) airstrip. Its historical significance is minimal and limited to the personal use of its owner, likely for recreational flying or agricultural support. It was not a public airport, did not handle commercial or military operations, and had no significant infrastructure like hangars or a terminal. The identifier 'US-11353' is not an official ICAO code but an internal designation from a non-governmental airport database (OurAirports.com) used to catalog small or defunct airfields.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Freedom Field. The land has been completely converted back to farmland, and the general aviation needs of the Estherville area are adequately served by the nearby Estherville Municipal Airport (KEST).

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