Airport information
- FAA LID
- 09IN
- Coordinates
- 41.1233, -85.4250
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- SUN-SAT DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/03
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:35 AM | 09:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:51 PM | 01:51Z |
Plan a flight from 09IN
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,200 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldgs, 60 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
2,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,200 ft | |
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r159° / 8.1 NM |
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r309° / 13.8 NM |
| GSH · Goshen | VORTAC | 113.70 | r131° / 36.4 NM |
| MZZ · Marion | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r020° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 09IN. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARPT CLSD DURING SPRING THAW.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- WATCH FOR PARAMOTOR AND PPG ACTIVITY
- SOLAR - BOTH RUNWAYS
- CALL AHEAD FOR AVAILABLE
- PERSONAL TIE DOWNS RQRD.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 09IN in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 09IN
Gordon Airport (09IN) is an airport in Columbia City, IN, at 850 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 09IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 09IN have a control tower?
No. Gordon Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 09IN?
Gordon Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 09IN?
Gordon Airport is in Columbia City, IN, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1233, -85.4250.
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