Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Fairfield
Fairfield in Jefferson County (Iowa) with it's 9,892 habitants is a city located in United States about 803 mi (or 1,292 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Fairfield is now 05:13 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Fairfield, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ottumwa Regional Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Keosauqua, Washington, Sigourney, Mount Pleasant and Ottumwa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F
Morning Temperature | -2°C / 29 °F |
Evening Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
Night Temperature | 3°C / 38 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 57% |
Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
Wind Speed | Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky |
General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Thursday, 21st of November 2024
8°C (46 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
BEST WESTERN FAIRFIELD INN
AmericInn Fairfield
SUPER 8 FAIRFIELD
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Amtrak passing Main Street in Fairfield, IA, May 2005
Back in the early days of my videotaping trains, I filmed Amtrak's California Zephyr as it passed through Fairfield, Iowa, on May 13th, 2005. I was 13 years old at the time, and was just getting...
Two Hi-Rail Trucks on BNSF at Fairfield, Iowa
The camera starts filming just in time to catch a BNSF highway-to-rail truck going away heading east in Fairfield, Iowa on February 28, 2015. The a second hi-rail truck comes through. I haven't...
Horn Show from Amtrak #6 at Fairfield, Iowa
The eastbound "California Zephyr" speeds through the snow as it enters Fairfield, Iowa on February 28, 2015. Amtrak #6 gives some horn blasts as it goes by. The train also passes the Plexco...
Soo cabooses, Amtrak mail cars on Fairfield, IA sidings 5/13/05
This is a video I filmed on May 13th, 2005. I was 13 years old at the time and was just starting to film trains regularly, with the video camera I received for Christmas the year before. After...
BNSF Coal Train in Fairfield, Iowa with a Kansas City Southern SD70ACe
Here's one of the many trains I saw pass through Fairfield, Iowa, on the afternoon of March 18th, 2010. This is a westbound empty BNSF coal train featuring BNSF ES44AC #6262 and Kansas City...
Amtrak with Three Private Cars at Fairfield, Iowa
The "California Zephyr" speeds eastward past the former Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy depot in Fairfield, Iowa on August 12, 2014. This is the first time I've filmed in Fairfield since the...
BNSF 9851 and a Fast Coal Train in Fairfield, Iowa - 4/27/10
On April 27th I made another trip to Fairfield, Iowa in the afternoon and saw many different trains. This was the first train I saw, a fast westbound coal train at Main Street powered by SD70MAC...
BNSF 9874 with P3 Horn leads an eastbound coal train in Fairfield, Iowa
Here's another one of the many trains I saw pass through Fairfield, Iowa on March 18th, 2010. Evening is approaching as this eastbound coal train passed me as seen from the Main Street grade...
Amtrak's California Zephyr - Fairfield, IA 4/27/10
The highlight of my trip to Fairfield on April 27th was the westbound Amtrak California Zephyr. Close to 7 o'clock and traveling at speed, 60 MPH at least, the train whizzes through the Main...
Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Maharishi University of Management
Maharishi University of Management (MUM), formerly known as Maharishi International University, is an American non-profit university located in Fairfield, Iowa. It was founded in 1973 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and features a "consciousness-based education" system that includes the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique.
Parsons College
Parsons College is a defunct, American, private liberal arts college located in Fairfield, Iowa. The school was named for its wealthy benefactor, Lewis B. Parsons Sr. , and was founded in 1875 with one building and 34 students. Over the years new buildings were constructed as enrollment expanded. The school lost its accreditation in 1948 but regained it two years later. In 1955 the school appointed Millard G.
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment (MSAE or Maharishi School) is an independent, non-denominational, college preparatory school located in Fairfield, Iowa, USA. The school was founded in 1974, received state accreditation in 1986 and began single-gender classes in 1989. It is located on a 10 acre campus within the main campus of the Maharishi University of Management.
Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts
The Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, opened December 7-10, 2007, located with the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center in Fairfield, Iowa. The Center opened with 7 notable Broadway stars, including Liz Callaway and Richard Kind, all of whom were connected with one of the many Stephen Joshua Sondheim musicals.
First Church of Christ, Scientist (Fairfield, Iowa)
The former First Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 300 East Burlington Avenue in Fairfield, Iowa, is an historic structure that on October 30, 1997, was determined to be eligible for addition to the National Register of Historic Places. It is now St. Gabriel and All Angels Liberal Catholic Church.
KHOE
KHOE is the college radio station of Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa.
Blum Stadium
Blum Stadium was the home of Parsons College Wildcats football from 1966 through their final season in 1970. The dedication game was a 37-7 victory over Los Angeles State on October 8, 1966. The final game was a 10-8 victory over Wayne State (Mich. ) on October 24, 1970. Parsons overall record at Blum Stadium was 17-9. In previous years, Parsons had played on campus at Alumni Field.
KRUU-LP
KRUU-LP (100.1 FM) is a 100-watt non-commercial low-power community radio station operating in Fairfield, Iowa. The station is partially solar powered. KRUU is an open source, independent radio, listener-supported station and serves a broadcast radius of approximately ten (10) miles.