Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6IN2
- Coordinates
- 39.4936, -85.6486
- Elevation
- 870 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- 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
- 1999/07
- 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 (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:46 PM | 01:46Z |
Plan a flight from 6IN2
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHB · Shelbyville | VORTAC | 112.00 | r135° / 11.7 NM |
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 | r119° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IN2. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEATR 20:1 APCH OVR OBSTNS, CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE.
- POWER LINES 1200 FEET WEST. ROAD & TREE AT NORTH END.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.
- FENCE & TALL CROPS ON BOTH SIDES OF RWY.
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 6IN2 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 6IN2
Whelen Airport (6IN2) is an airport in Waldron, IN, at 870 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 6IN2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6IN2 have a control tower?
No. Whelen Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6IN2?
Whelen Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6IN2?
Whelen Airport is in Waldron, IN, at an elevation of 870 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4936, -85.6486.
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