About Our Airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) is a public-use airport proudly serving Fort Dodge and the surrounding North Central Iowa region. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, FOD offers travelers a stress-free alternative to larger airports, with free parking, short lines, and a relaxed, easy-to-navigate terminal experience.
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As a vital transportation hub for the community, FOD connects passengers to major destinations through daily commercial air service, providing seamless access to hundreds of cities across the country and around the world.
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Beyond commercial travel, the airport also supports general aviation, business travel, and regional economic growth. Owned and operated by the City of Fort Dodge, with the Airport Commission serving as its governing body, FOD is committed to providing safe, efficient, and convenient air service while strengthening connections between our community and the global marketplace. Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, Fort Dodge Regional Airport makes it easy to start local and go further.
Leadership Members
Airport Management & Operations
Sarah Rustvold
Airport Director
Position
Alexis Powers
Administrative Coordinator
Position
Alex Kennebeck
Airport Operations Supervisor
Position
Alex Carstensen
Airport Operations Specialist
Position
Tyler Grundon
Airport Operations Specialist
Position
Commission Members
The Commission consists of five members who each serve a six-year term. The Commission meets on the second Monday of the month at 5:30 pm in the upper level conference room of the Airport. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Fort Dodge. Anyone wishing to apply for this commission may contact the Airport Office at 573-3881 or directly print off an application form
Matt Johnson
Position
Chair
11/29/2031
Term Expires
Anne
Zwink
Position
Vice Chair
11/29/2029
Term Expires
Brandan Schoenfeld
Position
Secretary
11/29/2030
Term Expires
John
Birkett
Position
Commissioner
11/29/2026
Term Expires
Dean Getting
Position
Commissioner
11/29/2028
Term Expires
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Fort Dodge Regional Airport Commission to provide safe, efficient, environmentally sensitive and economically self-sustaining air transportation facilities responsive to the community needs.
Goals
1. Assure compliance with federal, state and local laws regulating the environment, safety, security and operation of the airport.
2. Provide state of the art air transportation facilities.
3. Promote and market the use of air transportation facilities and services to assure community awareness and understanding and to maximize utilization.
4. Attain full cost recovery for operations and development through a system of user fees and market value leases and agreements.
5. Protect air transportation facilities from noncompatible development.
6. Provide flexible air transportation facilities to attract aviation related commercial development.
Purpose
The Fort Dodge Regional Airport Commission adopts by reference rules and regulations for the Fort Dodge Regional Airport, oversees all personnel matters and governs all operations of the airport.
