# AIO — Atlantic Municipal Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AIO. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aio
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aio
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aio.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AIO.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-20T06:54:01.602+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Atlantic Municipal Airport
- IATA: AIO
- ICAO: KAIO
- City: Atlantic
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from city: 3 km (2 mi) west of Atlantic, Iowa central business district
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) is no ordinary entry point. Nestled just 2 miles west of the central business district of Atlantic, Iowa, it serves as a quintessentially small-town airfield. Here, the scene is dominated by flight students and crop dusters rather than bustling airline passengers. Quiet prevails when there's no local aviation activity, serving the community more as a charming gateway for private, charter, and medical flights than a commercial hub. At a glance With a single runway stretching about 5,000 feet, Atlantic Municipal is built to accommodate light aircraft and smaller business jets. There's no commercial airline service—travelers will need to organize private charter flights or arrive in their own aircraft. This simplicity keeps operations efficient and often more affordable than at larger Iowa airports that handle bigger jets. Terminals & layout AIO comprises a Main Terminal, reflective of its modest size and functionality. Forget sprawling terminals and bustling concourses; the entire public area is compact. Those picking up passengers should head straight to the main FBO/terminal building—an easy-to-find spot along the access road that services t…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aio/terminals/main

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Don’t expect commercial service; AIO caters strictly to general aviation and charter flights, perfect for no-schedule flyers.
- _Time_: Consider Atlantic for quick operations—a fuel and restroom stop can happen faster here than taxiing at larger airports.
- _Local_: Use the main FBO/terminal for both arrivals and departures, saving yourself and your driver the chase to find the right spot.
- _Quiet_: The FBO lobby often functions as a quiet work area, ideal for catching up on emails away from the noise of larger airports.
- _Money_: Chartering a smaller jet at Atlantic can be more economical thanks to the shorter runway's limitations, which keep pricing competitive.
- _Local_: Pair your fuel stop with a quick meal downtown—Atlantic provides easy access to both refueling and dining needs.
- _Insider_: Photographers and av-geeks can enjoy unobstructed shots of aircraft on the ramp due to the uncluttered layout of AIO.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AIO.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/aio/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/aio/departures — HTML page with live departures