Garys Airport (38IA) — Estherville, IA

38IA
Garys Airport (38IA)
Estherville, IA

Garys Airport (38IA) is a private-use airport located in Estherville, IA. The airport sits at an elevation of 1289 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. Aviation communications are supported by 1 published radio frequency.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 38IA
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 94°39'31.3848" W / 43°25'32.4282" N
-94.658718 / 43.425674 (Estimated)
Elevation 1289.00 ft / 392.89 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 7 nautical miles E of Estherville, IA
Location Emmet County, IA
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner GARY GARDNER
Address 4736 160TH ST
ESTHERVILLE, IA 51334
Phone number 712-209-4046
Manager GARY GARDNER
Address 4736 160TH ST
ESTHERVILLE, IA 51334
Phone number 712-209-4046
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart OMAHA
Region ACE - Central
Responsible ARTCC ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS
Tie-in FSS FOD - FORT DODGE
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Airport Communications
CTAF 122.9 MHz
Runway Information
Runway 18/36
Dimensions 3286 x 80 ft (1002 x 24 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
18 36
Physical elevation 1281.00 ft 1289.00 ft
Coordinates 43.430180 / -94.658554 43.421169 / -94.658882
Traffic pattern Left Left