Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN03
- Coordinates
- 38.4639, -87.2500
- Elevation
- 500 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
- 2002/09
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:48 PM | 01:48Z |
Plan a flight from IN03
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,400 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNB · Huntingburg | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r313° / 18.9 NM |
| LWV · Lawrenceville | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r139° / 24.8 NM |
| RSV · Robinson | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r149° / 38.2 NM |
| SAM · Samsville | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r089° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN03. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ANY OBSTRUCTIONS TO THE RUNWAY APPROACH SURFACE OR PRIMARY SURFACE SHOULD BE LOWERED OR REMOVED. OBJECT FREE ZONE IS KEPT CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS, RUNWAY SAFETY AREA.
- DRAINAGE DITCH SOUTH SIDE OF RUNWAY.
- FOR CD CTC EVANSVILLE APCH AT 812-436-4690, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
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 IN03 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 IN03
Alford Airpark (IN03) is an airport in Petersburg, IN, at 500 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN03 have a control tower?
No. Alford Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IN03?
Alford Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN03?
Alford Airpark is in Petersburg, IN, at an elevation of 500 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4639, -87.2500.
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