Goals of Aviation

Aviation 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.
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Services & Programs

To achieve these goals, the 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

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