Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN53
- Coordinates
- 39.2924, -86.8242
- Elevation
- 710 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1976/02
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:50 PM | 01:50Z |
Plan a flight from IN53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy ESE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy ESE at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway ESE/WNW
2,600 ft × 50 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| ESE/WNW | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OOM · Hoosier | VORTAC | 110.20 | r314° / 13.3 NM |
| TTH · Terre Haute | VORTAC | 115.30 | r119° / 23 NM |
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 | r213° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN53. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HULMAN APCH AT 812-877-7581.
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 IN53 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 IN53
Miller Airport (IN53) is an airport in Spencer, IN, at 710 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 IN53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN53 have a control tower?
No. Miller Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IN53?
Miller Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN53?
Miller Airport is in Spencer, IN, at an elevation of 710 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2924, -86.8242.
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