Lou Abbett Farms Airport Private
II18 · La Crosse, IN · 685 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- II18
- Coordinates
- 41.3508, -86.9256
- Elevation
- 685 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- 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
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from II18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,540 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,540 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXI · Knox | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r278° / 12.6 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 | r106° / 30.6 NM |
| GIJ · Gipper | VORTAC | 115.40 | r228° / 37.1 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r081° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for II18. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- 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 II18 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 II18
Lou Abbett Farms Airport (II18) is an airport in La Crosse, IN, at 685 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,540 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for II18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does II18 have a control tower?
No. Lou Abbett Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at II18?
Lou Abbett Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,540 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is II18?
Lou Abbett Farms Airport is in La Crosse, IN, at an elevation of 685 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3508, -86.9256.
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