Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17II
- Coordinates
- 41.4500, -86.5103
- Elevation
- 706 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/12
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 05:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 01:57Z |
Plan a flight from 17II
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,600 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXI · Knox | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r039° / 9.9 NM |
| GIJ · Gipper | VORTAC | 115.40 | r204° / 21 NM |
| GSH · Goshen | VORTAC | 113.70 | r258° / 22.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17II. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- OTHER CONTACT: STEVE DRESSEN 71281 TIMOTHY TR. WALKERTON IN 46574 - 574-586-2088
Nearby airports
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 17II 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 17II
Dreessen Field (17II) is an airport in Walkerton, IN, at 706 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17II, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 17II have a control tower?
No. Dreessen Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 17II?
Dreessen Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 17II?
Dreessen Field is in Walkerton, IN, at an elevation of 706 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4500, -86.5103.
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