Airport information
- FAA LID
- 43IN
- Coordinates
- 38.1375, -87.6764
- Elevation
- 460 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/11
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 04:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
Plan a flight from 43IN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,500 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 × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PXV · Pocket City | VORTAC | 113.30 | r015° / 13.2 NM |
| SAM · Samsville | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r134° / 28.4 NM |
| OWB · Owensboro | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r314° / 33.8 NM |
| HNB · Huntingburg | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r259° / 34.6 NM |
| LWV · Lawrenceville | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r186° / 38.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 43IN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED RWY THRS ARE CLEARLY MARKED AND DSPLCD AS NECESSARY SO AS TO PROVIDE A MIN OF 20:1 APCH CLEARANCE OVER ALL OBSTACLES WITHIN THE RWY;. APCH SURFACE AREAS AND SUFFICIENT REMAINING USABLE RWY LENGTH IS AVAILABLE TO PERMIT SAFE LANDINGS/DEPARTURES BY TYPE ACFT USING THE RWY.
- FOR CD CTC EVANSVILLE APCH AT 812-436-4690, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
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 43IN 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 43IN
Hepler Airport (43IN) is an airport in St Wendel, IN, at 460 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 43IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 43IN have a control tower?
No. Hepler Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 43IN?
Hepler Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 43IN?
Hepler Airport is in St Wendel, IN, at an elevation of 460 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1375, -87.6764.
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