Airport information
- FAA LID
- II79
- Coordinates
- 41.0770, -86.7245
- Elevation
- 710 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
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 04:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from II79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,300 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXI · Knox | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r193° / 15.1 NM |
| BVT · Boiler | VORTAC | 115.10 | r025° / 35 NM |
| GUS · Grissom | VORTAC | 108.45 | r317° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for II79. 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 II79 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 II79
Sommers Airport (II79) is an airport in Winamac, IN, at 710 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for II79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does II79 have a control tower?
No. Sommers Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at II79?
Sommers Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is II79?
Sommers Airport is in Winamac, IN, at an elevation of 710 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0770, -86.7245.
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