Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78II
- Coordinates
- 40.6362, -85.6880
- Elevation
- 835 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1994/03
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunset | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:50 PM | 01:50Z |
Plan a flight from 78II
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,850 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 850 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MZZ · Marion | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r000° / 8.6 NM |
| OKK · Kokomo | VORTAC | 113.50 | r069° / 18.1 NM |
| GUS · Grissom | VORTAC | 108.45 | r093° / 21.1 NM |
| MIE · Muncie | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r334° / 27.5 NM |
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r228° / 30.7 NM |
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r196° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78II. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED OBSTRUCTIONS REMOVED/LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH SLOPE; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CENTERLINE & 200 FT AT ENDS BE CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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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 78II 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 78II
Fox Station Airport (78II) is an airport in La Fontaine, IN, at 835 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78II, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78II have a control tower?
No. Fox Station Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 78II?
Fox Station Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78II?
Fox Station Airport is in La Fontaine, IN, at an elevation of 835 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6362, -85.6880.
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