Airport information
- FAA LID
- IG03
- Coordinates
- 39.3914, -86.5971
- Elevation
- 580 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- 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
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 2 W
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 | 05:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:49 PM | 01:49Z |
Plan a flight from IG03
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,800 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 90 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OOM · Hoosier | VORTAC | 110.20 | r005° / 14.9 NM |
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 | r202° / 27.5 NM |
| TTH · Terre Haute | VORTAC | 115.30 | r099° / 30.8 NM |
| SHB · Shelbyville | VORTAC | 112.00 | r247° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IG03. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD 125 FT EACH SIDE OF RY AND 200 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEAR; 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBSTN; 60 FT EACH SIDE OF RY AND 240 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEARED & GRADED.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.
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 IG03 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 IG03
Bluebird Airport (IG03) is an airport in Paragon, IN, at 580 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 IG03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IG03 have a control tower?
No. Bluebird Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IG03?
Bluebird Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IG03?
Bluebird Airport is in Paragon, IN, at an elevation of 580 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3914, -86.5971.
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