Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN51
- Coordinates
- 40.1400, -86.1525
- Elevation
- 920 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/09
- Distance from city
- 3 E
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 | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:50 PM | 01:50Z |
Plan a flight from IN51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 50 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 | r026° / 21.9 NM |
| OKK · Kokomo | VORTAC | 113.50 | r191° / 23.7 NM |
| GUS · Grissom | VORTAC | 108.45 | r182° / 30.3 NM |
| MZZ · Marion | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r229° / 30.3 NM |
| SHB · Shelbyville | VORTAC | 112.00 | r333° / 34 NM |
| MIE · Muncie | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r264° / 35.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN51. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.
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 IN51 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 IN51
Windy Knoll Airport (IN51) is an airport in Sheridan, IN, at 920 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN51 have a control tower?
No. Windy Knoll Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IN51?
Windy Knoll Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN51?
Windy Knoll Airport is in Sheridan, IN, at an elevation of 920 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1400, -86.1525.
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