Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68IN
- Coordinates
- 41.1214, -86.9975
- Elevation
- 715 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/05
- Distance from city
- 6 SE
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 | 04:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from 68IN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXI · Knox | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r233° / 19.8 NM |
| BVT · Boiler | VORTAC | 115.10 | r004° / 34.1 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 | r130° / 34.8 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r102° / 36.9 NM |
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r086° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68IN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED OBSTRUCTIONS ARE REMOVED/LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH CLEARANCE.
- PERSONAL USE.
- 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 68IN 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 68IN
Alley Oop Airport (68IN) is an airport in Wheatfield, IN, at 715 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 68IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 68IN have a control tower?
No. Alley Oop Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 68IN?
Alley Oop Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 68IN?
Alley Oop Airport is in Wheatfield, IN, at an elevation of 715 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1214, -86.9975.
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