Airport information
- FAA LID
- II54
- Coordinates
- 38.8159, -85.4464
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1982/04
- Distance from city
- 6 N
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 | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Plan a flight from II54
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right 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
1,700 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB · Nabb | VORTAC | 112.40 | r032° / 16.3 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r017° / 36.6 NM |
| CVG · Cincinnati | VORTAC | 117.30 | r255° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for II54. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
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 II54 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 II54
Giltner Airport (II54) is an airport in Madison, IN, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for II54, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does II54 have a control tower?
No. Giltner Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at II54?
Giltner Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is II54?
Giltner Airport is in Madison, IN, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8159, -85.4464.
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