Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42IN
- Coordinates
- 41.3493, -85.2677
- Elevation
- 968 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/11
- 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 (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 42IN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 5
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 5 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 5/23
1,700 ft · Turf/Aggregate- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r062° / 12.1 NM |
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r351° / 22.5 NM |
| GSH · Goshen | VORTAC | 113.70 | r107° / 35.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42IN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- LARAGAERTE@GMAIL.COM
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 42IN 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 42IN
Gaerte Airport (42IN) is an airport in Avilla, IN, at 968 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42IN have a control tower?
No. Gaerte Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 42IN?
Gaerte Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42IN?
Gaerte Airport is in Avilla, IN, at an elevation of 968 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3493, -85.2677.
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