The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID)
Medium airport · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Airport data
| Name | The Eastern Iowa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCID |
| IATA | CID |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°53'5" W 91°42'39" 41.88470, -91.71080 |
| Location | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,600 ft (2621 m) | 150 ft | PER | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,200 ft (1890 m) | 150 ft | PER | Yes |
The Eastern Iowa Airport at a glance
The Eastern Iowa Airport is a medium airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, known to airline systems as CID. The field elevation of 869 ft (265 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCID are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 8,600 ft (2621 m) of per surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCID shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to The Eastern Iowa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Regional Airport | KALO | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Dubuque Regional Airport | KDBQ | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Ottumwa Regional Airport | KOTM | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Quad City International Airport | KMLI | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | KBRL | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for The Eastern Iowa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 869 ft field elevation of The Eastern Iowa Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about The Eastern Iowa Airport
What is the ICAO code of The Eastern Iowa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of The Eastern Iowa Airport is KCID, and its IATA code is CID. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is The Eastern Iowa Airport above sea level?
The Eastern Iowa Airport sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is The Eastern Iowa Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.8847, -91.7108 — in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Waterloo Regional Airport, about 94 km away.
Does KCID publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCID appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at The Eastern Iowa Airport?
The Eastern Iowa Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,600 ft (2621 m) with a PER surface.