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About University Heights, IA

University Heights is a tiny city completely surrounded by Iowa City in eastern Iowa. With just 1,400 residents packed into less than a square mile, it's essentially a residential island within Johnson County. Access comes via I-80 to the south and US 218, with local streets connecting to the University of Iowa campus nearby. Iowa City Municipal Airport sits about 10 miles south. The community uniquely maintains its own police force despite being completely landlocked within another city.

Where is University Heights, IA on the map?

University Heights, IA is in United States, at 41.655, -91.559 - about 3 km west of Iowa City, IA.

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The closest airport to University Heights, IA is The Eastern Iowa Airport, 36 km (about 34 min by car).

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