Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN46
- Coordinates
- 39.7389, -87.2195
- Elevation
- 687 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- 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
- 1969/09
- 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 | 05:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 09:20 PM | 01:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:53 PM | 01:53Z |
Plan a flight from IN46
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,081 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 87 ft from threshold — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 500 ft from threshold — 20:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,081 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTH · Terre Haute | VORTAC | 115.30 | r003° / 15.1 NM |
| DNV · Danville | VORTAC | 111.00 | r153° / 36.8 NM |
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 | r263° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN46. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR INFO CTC JACK UNDERWOOD, 765-569-6915, BUTLER PILOS ASSOC.
- FOR CD CTC HULMAN APCH AT 812-877-7581.
- FUEL NOT FOR SALE TO PUBLIC.
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 IN46 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 IN46
Butler Field (IN46) is an airport in Rockville, IN, at 687 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,081 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN46, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN46 have a control tower?
No. Butler Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IN46?
Butler Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,081 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN46?
Butler Field is in Rockville, IN, at an elevation of 687 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7389, -87.2195.
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