Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3IN5
- Coordinates
- 41.3169, -85.3714
- Elevation
- 980 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2002/11
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:34 AM | 09:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:52 PM | 01:52Z |
Plan a flight from 3IN5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,300 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r056° / 7.1 NM |
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r338° / 21.9 NM |
| GSH · Goshen | VORTAC | 113.70 | r113° / 32.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3IN5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCH AND CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE.
- TOWER 2.5 NM WEST OF AIRPORT.
- 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 3IN5 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 3IN5
Pippenger Airport (3IN5) is an airport in Albion, IN, at 980 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3IN5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3IN5 have a control tower?
No. Pippenger Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3IN5?
Pippenger Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3IN5?
Pippenger Airport is in Albion, IN, at an elevation of 980 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3169, -85.3714.
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