Airport information
- FAA LID
- 29IN
- Coordinates
- 41.0754, -85.3856
- Elevation
- 863 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- MAY-NOV ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/03
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:51 PM | 01:51Z |
Plan a flight from 29IN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,950 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Towers, 80 ft, 2,600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,950 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r303° / 10.6 NM |
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r157° / 11.5 NM |
| MZZ · Marion | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r024° / 37.4 NM |
| GSH · Goshen | VORTAC | 113.70 | r133° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 29IN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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 29IN 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 29IN
Homestead Airport (29IN) is an airport in Columbia City, IN, at 863 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,950 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 29IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 29IN have a control tower?
No. Homestead Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 29IN?
Homestead Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,950 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 29IN?
Homestead Airport is in Columbia City, IN, at an elevation of 863 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0754, -85.3856.
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