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KEST — Estherville Municipal Airport

Estherville Municipal Airport

Non-ToweredEstherville, IA • 1,319' MSL

KEST WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Wind Component

KEST Runways2 runways

KEST has 2 runways. The longest is 16/34 at 4,797 ft × 75 ft (concrete).

16/34Lighted4,797 ft × 75 ftConcrete
6/24No runway lights2,989 ft × 90 ftGRE

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KEST Field Data

KEST field elevation is 1,319 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KEST is 2,320 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at KEST: 100LL, Jet A+.

Field elevation1,319 ft MSL
Pattern altitude2,320 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LL, Jet A+Availability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KEST Frequencies

CTAF 122.975 MHz — KEST is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

ASOS121.425
CTAF122.975
UNICOM122.975
CNTR127.75

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Frequently Asked About KEST

Is KEST (Estherville Municipal Airport) a towered airport?

No, KEST is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.975 MHz.

What is the ASOS frequency for KEST?

The ASOS frequency at KEST (Estherville Municipal Airport) is 121.425 MHz.

How long is the runway at KEST?

KEST has 2 runways (16/34, 6/24). The longest runway is 4,797 feet.

Which runway is longest at KEST?

Runway 16/34 is the longest at KEST — 4,797 ft × 75 ft, concrete.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KEST?

KEST uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 2,320 feet MSL at a field elevation of 1,319 feet.

Does KEST have fuel?

Yes. KEST (Estherville Municipal Airport) has 100LL, Jet A+ available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KEST?

KEST (Estherville Municipal Airport) has a field elevation of 1,319 feet MSL.

Where is KEST located?

KEST (Estherville Municipal Airport) is located in Estherville, IA.