Aviation

The Aviation Team in the Iowa DOT’s Modal Transportation Bureau advocates for and delivers services that promote and enhance a healthy air transportation system. Emphasis is placed on building cooperative working relationships, advocating for opportunities to strengthen aviation in Iowa, coordinating outreach programs, maintaining a comprehensive data collection system, and managing programs that promote a safe and secure air transportation system in Iowa. 

To achieve these goals, Aviation provides:

• Administration of state and federal aviation funding programs.
• Management of the Iowa aircraft registration program.
• Inspection and certification of all public use airports.
• Statewide aviation weather reporting (AWOS).
• Communications, outreach and educational activities.
• Aviation system planning.
• Aviation data collection.
• Runway markings and windsocks for airports.
• Air service analysis and development.
• Pavement inspections at federally funded airports.
• Special studies and initiatives.
  • Economic impact assessments
  • Focus groups
  • Aviation security
  • Land use guidelines near airports
  • Wildlife mitigation for airports