Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5II5
- Coordinates
- 38.1180, -87.7021
- Elevation
- 480 ft MSL
- 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
- 2011/09
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 5II5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,000 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 25 ft, 120 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 600 ft
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PXV · Pocket City | VORTAC | 113.30 | r011° / 11.7 NM |
| SAM · Samsville | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r138° / 28.5 NM |
| OWB · Owensboro | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r311° / 33.9 NM |
| HNB · Huntingburg | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r258° / 36.1 NM |
| LWV · Lawrenceville | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r188° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5II5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- ALL TFC REMAIN W OF ARPT.
- 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 5II5 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 5II5
Koester Field (5II5) is an airport in St. Wendel, IN, at 480 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5II5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5II5 have a control tower?
No. Koester Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5II5?
Koester Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5II5?
Koester Field is in St. Wendel, IN, at an elevation of 480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1180, -87.7021.
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