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Ellen Church Field

Cresco, United States

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Ellen Church Field

Cresco, United States
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Small general aviation airport serving rural northeast Iowa.

Location
Cresco, United States
Ellen Church Field, designated with the ICAO code KCJJ, is a public-use general aviation airport located in Cresco, Iowa, in Howard County. It serves the local community and surrounding rural region with small aircraft operations. The airport is named in honor of Ellen Church, a Cresco native who became the world's first airline stewardess when she flew aboard a Boeing Air Transport flight in 1930. Her pioneering role in aviation history makes this airport a point of local pride. The facility supports private, recreational, and agricultural flying operations typical of small Midwestern general aviation airports. It does not offer scheduled commercial airline service.
Getting to & from
Ground access is primarily by personal vehicle via local roads, as Cresco is a small rural community without public transit connections to the airport.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Ellen Church Field; it is a general aviation facility only.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Ellen Church, the world's first airline stewardess, who was born in Cresco, Iowa.
  • ›Ellen Church made her historic first stewardess flight on May 15, 1930, with Boeing Air Transport.
  • ›The airport serves general aviation needs for Howard County and surrounding northeast Iowa communities.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger service operates at this facility.
  • ›The airport's ICAO identifier is KCJJ; it has no assigned IATA code.
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A quiet gateway nestled among the rolling hills of Iowa

Ellen Church Field (CJJ) is a small general aviation airport located in Cresco, Iowa, named in honor of Ellen Church, the world's first airline stewardess who was born in Cresco. The airport serves the Howard County region primarily as a general aviation facility supporting private pilots, agricultural operations, and local business travel. Its modest footprint reflects the rural character of northeastern Iowa while carrying a notable piece of aviation history in its name.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A small single-building facility serving private and general aviation traffic with basic amenities for pilots and passengers.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle or rental car recommended as primary transport
  • Local taxi or rideshare services available in Cresco
  • Highway access via US-9 and IA-139 for self-drive
Nearby Hotels
  • Super 8 by Wyndham Cresco
  • Local bed and breakfast accommodations in Cresco
  • Hotels in nearby Decorah (approximately 30 miles east)
Dining

On-site dining options at Ellen Church Field are extremely limited given its general aviation status, with no dedicated restaurant inside the terminal. Travelers are advised to explore Cresco's small downtown area, which offers diners and local cafes within a short drive. The nearby city of Decorah provides a wider range of dining choices for those willing to travel further.

Traveller Tips
  • Call ahead to confirm fuel availability and hours of operation, as services can be limited at small GA airports.
  • Rent a car before arriving — public transportation connections to Cresco are minimal.
  • Visit the Ellen Church memorial exhibits in Cresco to learn about the pioneering first flight attendant.
  • Check NOTAMs carefully before flying in, as runway maintenance schedules can affect operations.

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