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iata: AIO
name: Atlantic Municipal Airport
city: Atlantic
country: United States
lastUpdated: '2026-07-31'
sources:
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Municipal_Airport'
  - 'http://www.airnav.com/airport/AIO'
  - 'https://www.globalair.com/airport/apt.airport.aspx?aptcode=aio'
  - >-
    https://secure.iowadot.gov/aviation/data_driven/publications/System_plan_reports/SPRAIO.pdf
quickFacts:
  - 'Single FBO: Airworks'
  - 'Two runways: 5,000 ft concrete and 3,132 ft asphalt'
  - 'No control tower, UNICOM 122.7'
  - 'Fuel: 100LL and Jet-A self-serve'
  - 'Attendance Mon-Fri 0800-1700, Sat 0800-1200'
  - 'Primarily general aviation, ~20 ops/day'
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 30 min early for GA
    detail: No TSA lines but fuel and ramp access need coordination.
    summary: Call FBO ahead for after-hours service.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Use FBO building only
    detail: Pilot lounge and Wi-Fi available during attended hours.
    summary: No passenger terminal; everything at Airworks.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Bring your own or drive to town
    detail: Atlantic town center 2 miles away has basic options.
    summary: No on-site food or vending.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Check NOTAMs and AWOS
    detail: Lights activated via CTAF; no tower.
    summary: WX AWOS-3 on 127.825 before arrival.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Airworks Pilot Lounge
    hours: 'Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-12:00'
    access:
      - GA pilots
      - FBO customers
    bestFor:
      - GA pilots
      - Short stops
    summary: >-
      Basic but functional pilot lounge with internet; limited amenities but
      adequate for small-field ops.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: FBO Building
    amenities:
      - Wi-Fi
      - Restrooms
      - Courtesy car
  - name: Airworks Crew Area
    hours: 'Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-12:00'
    access:
      - Charter crews
      - FBO customers
    bestFor:
      - Work
      - Briefings
    summary: >-
      Basic but functional pilot lounge with internet; limited amenities but
      adequate for small-field ops.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: FBO Building
    amenities:
      - Seating
      - Wi-Fi
waterOptions:
  - kind: free
    name: FBO Restroom Fountain
    zone: landside
    summary: Free tap water refill at the only public facility on field.
    location: Inside Airworks pilot lounge restroom
    terminal: FBO Building
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: purchase
    name: Town convenience store
    zone: landside
    price: ~$1.50 for 500ml
    summary: Cheapest bottled option after driving off-field; no airside sales.
    location: 2 miles east in Atlantic town center
    terminal: N/A
airportistScore: 4.2
slug: aio
region: North America
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# Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO)
Atlantic, United States · North America
Solid small GA field with reliable FBO but zero passenger amenities and isolation from commercial options.
## Airportist Score

**4.2 / 10**
- Comfort: 3.5
- Navigation: 5.0
- Food: 2.0
- Transport: 4.5
- Disruption resilience: 6.0

## At a glance

- Passengers: N/A (GA only)
- Terminals: 1 FBO building
- Typical security: 0 min
- On-time: 85%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- GA pilots
- Light jet ops
- Quiet small-field experience

## Watch out for

- No food or retail
- Limited hours
- No commercial flights
- Remote location

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/aio/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/aio/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/aio/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/aio/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/aio/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/aio/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/aio/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/aio/reviews.md)