Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN43
- Coordinates
- 38.4751, -85.9972
- Elevation
- 830 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
- Activated
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 05:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 06:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:43 PM | 01:43Z |
Plan a flight from IN43
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 300 ft from threshold
Runway 05/23
950 ft × 60 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,000 ft | |
| 05/23 | 950 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB · Nabb | VORTAC | 112.40 | r247° / 18.3 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r314° / 21.5 NM |
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r318° / 29.8 NM |
| FTK · Fort Knox | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r359° / 34.1 NM |
| MYS · Mystic | VOR | 108.20 | r019° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN43. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ANY OBSTN IN RY APCH SLOPE REMOVED/LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBSTN.
- FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
- 60' TREES ON THE 19 APPROACH ON PROPERTY TO NORTH.
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 IN43 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 IN43
Spring Lake Airport (IN43) is an airport in Pekin, IN, at 830 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN43 have a control tower?
No. Spring Lake Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IN43?
Spring Lake Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN43?
Spring Lake Airport is in Pekin, IN, at an elevation of 830 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4751, -85.9972.
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