Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5IN4
- Coordinates
- 41.4834, -86.9500
- Elevation
- 780 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1950/05
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 01:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
Plan a flight from 5IN4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 45 ft, 400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXI · Knox | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r306° / 16.7 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 | r091° / 28 NM |
| GIJ · Gipper | VORTAC | 115.40 | r239° / 33.1 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r069° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5IN4. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- 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 5IN4 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 5IN4
Wyckoff Airstrip (5IN4) is an airport in Valparaiso, IN, at 780 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5IN4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5IN4 have a control tower?
No. Wyckoff Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5IN4?
Wyckoff Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5IN4?
Wyckoff Airstrip is in Valparaiso, IN, at an elevation of 780 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4834, -86.9500.
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