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Monticello Regional Airport (MXO/KMXO) is a city-owned public-use general aviation airport in Jones County, Iowa, located about two miles southwest of downtown Monticello. It has a single runway and serves private, business, and recreational aircraft, with no scheduled commercial airline service. The field is a convenient general aviation stop in eastern Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Dubuque.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know the field is quiet and may be unattended at times—call ahead for fuel, gate codes, or after-hours access, and check NOTAMs for winter runway conditions.
🚖 Getting There
By car, MXO is a short drive southwest of downtown Monticello via local roads and is convenient from US-151. There is no public transit or scheduled airport shuttle, so arrange a taxi, rideshare, or hotel pickup in advance. From Cedar Rapids, allow about 45–50 minutes; from Dubuque, roughly an hour.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Monticello Regional Airport have commercial flights?
A: No. MXO is a general aviation airport with no scheduled passenger airline service; it primarily handles private and business aircraft.
Q: What is the airport's runway and identifier?
A: The airport uses the identifier MXO (IATA) and KMXO (ICAO). It has one runway, typically Runway 18/36, serving light general aviation aircraft.
Q: Are fuel and hangar services available?
A: Fuel and tie-down or hangar services may be available through the local fixed-base operator; call ahead to confirm current hours, fuel types, and availability.
Q: Can I fly in at night?
A: The runway may have pilot-controlled lighting; check current charts and NOTAMs, and activate lighting on the published common traffic advisory frequency.
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