Event Location is in the UNI Dome
on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls, IA
GPS Location of Spectator entrance: N 42º 30.953' W 92º 28.097'
Spectator Entrance:
Spectators must use the NW Entrance, labeled "Latta Entrance". The NW Entrance is across from the West Parking Lot.
Spectator & Pilot Parking:
Free parking is available in the West and North Parking Lots. The North Parking Lot is available at all times. The West Parking Lot is available except when there's a basketball game.
The spectator entrance is the "NW Entrance" to the UNI Dome, across the road from the West Parking Lot. Pilots may use the NW Entrance after unloading and parking. Parking in the loop in front of the NW Entrance is short term parking and drop-off only. The North Parking Lot is further from NW Entrance than the West Lot and is shared parking with UNI students.
Handicap
parking is in the front row of the West Parking Lot. Handicap access to
the UNI Dome floor is through the "NW Entrance" then follow the mezzanine
walkway to the north end of the UNI Dome to the elevator. The elevator provides full handicap access to the UNI
Dome floor.
Pilot Loading & Unloading:
Pilots may unload at the North Garage Door entrance. After unloading, pilots must to move their vehicles to the West or North Parking Lot. Parking is not permitted in the driveway near the Unloading Zone entrance, on the roadways or in any unmarked or reserved spaces. Vehicles not parked in a marked space will be ticketed and may be towed by the UNI Police. Several parking spaces near the North Garage Door entrance are reserved for Physicians and patients at the physical therapy center located in the UNI Physical Education Center on the North side of the UNI Dome. Do not park in reserved spaces.
Travel Directions:
From the North: (Minneapolis, MN and Mason City, IA) on
travel time from
Minneapolis is 3 to 3½ hours and
1 hour from Mason City
Take I-35 to Hwys 18 & 27 (Exit 190). Follow Highway 27 South (Avenue of the Saints) into Cedar Falls. [Do not follow Hwy 218 to Waterloo] Take the Hwy 57 Exit into Cedar Falls. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp. Follow highway 57 west into Cedar Falls where it becomes First Street. Turn Left at Hudson Road (the 3rd stop light). Continue south on Hudson Road about a mile (through 3 stop lights) and turn right on 22nd Street into the UNI-Dome parking lot. Go straight for 200 yards to the stop sign. Turn left for pilot unloading, turn right for the North parking lot or go straight through the intersection to the West parking lot.
From the North: (Rochester, MN) on
travel time
from Rochester is 2 hours
Take Highway 63 South to the Airline Highway stoplight. Turn right and proceed on Airline Highway west to Airport Boulevard. Take a left on Airport Boulevard. Go one block and turn right at the light to 218 North. Move into the third lane from the right and follow the follow the sign that says Highway 57 West and "UNI Dome / Cedar Falls". Follow highway 57 west into Cedar Falls where it becomes First Street. Turn Left at Hudson Road (the 3rd stop light). Continue south on Hudson Road about a mile (through 3 stop lights) and turn right on 22nd Street into the UNI-Dome parking lot. Go straight for 200 yards to the stop sign. Turn left for pilot unloading, turn right for the North parking lot or go straight through the intersection to the West parking lot.
From the East: (Dubuque, IA) on
travel time
from Dubuque is 1½ hours
Take Highway 20 West. Do not follow I-380 into Waterloo! Continue on Highway 20 West to Hudson Road (Exit 224) and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Travel north (through 6 stop lights) and turn left on 22nd Street into the UNI-Dome parking lot. (You will drive past the UNI Dome on your left before turning into the parking lot.) After turning into the parking lot, go straight for 200 yards to the stop sign. Turn left for pilot unloading, turn right for the North parking lot or go straight through the intersection to the West parking lot.
From the South: (Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, IA) on
travel time from Cedar Rapids is 1 hour
Take I-380 North to Highway 20 West. [Do not follow I-380 into Waterloo!] Continue on Highway 20 West to Hudson Road (Exit 224) and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Travel north (through 6 stop lights) and turn left on 22nd Street into the UNI-Dome parking lot. (You will drive past the UNI Dome on your left before turning into the parking lot.) After turning into the parking lot, go straight for 200 yards to the stop sign. Turn left for pilot unloading, turn right for the North parking lot or go straight through the intersection to the West parking lot.
From the South: (Des Moines and Ames, IA) on
travel time from
Ames is 1½ hours and 2 hours
from Des Moines
Exit I-35 to highway 20 East (Exit 142A). Take Highway 20 to Hudson Road (Exit 224) and turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Travel north (through 6 stop lights) and turn left on 22nd Street into the UNI-Dome parking lot. (You will drive past the UNI Dome on your left before turning into the parking lot.) After turning into the parking lot, go straight for 200 yards to the stop sign. Turn left for pilot unloading, turn right for the North parking lot or go straight through the intersection to the West parking lot.
From the West: (Webster City, IA) on
travel time
from Webster City is 1¼ hours
Take Highway 20 East to Hudson Road (Exit 224) and turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Travel north (through 6 stop lights) and turn left on 22nd Street into the UNI-Dome parking lot. (You will drive past the UNI Dome on your left before turning into the parking lot.) After turning into the parking lot, go straight for 200 yards to the stop sign. Turn left for pilot unloading, turn right for the North parking lot or go straight through the intersection to the West parking lot.
Cedar Falls has several hotels and motels, but none are located adjacent to the UNI Dome. For Accommodation information click here or contact:
Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitor's Bureau
6510 Hudson Road
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-268-4266
Toll Free: 800-845-1955
Email: visit@cedarfallstourism.org
Web: http://www.cedarfallstourism.org
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