Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN72
- Coordinates
- 40.7859, -85.2442
- Elevation
- 820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/04
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:49 PM | 01:49Z |
Plan a flight from IN72
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,060 ft × 55 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,060 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r192° / 11.9 NM |
| MZZ · Marion | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r051° / 26.5 NM |
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r160° / 30 NM |
| MIE · Muncie | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r015° / 33.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN72. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEART 20:1 APCH; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS IS CLEAR.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- OTHER CONTACT: GREGORY MAYER, 3200N-100W, BLUFFTON, IN 46714 - (260)227-0293
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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 IN72 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 IN72
Mayer Airport (IN72) is an airport in Union Dale, IN, at 820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,060 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN72, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN72 have a control tower?
No. Mayer Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IN72?
Mayer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,060 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN72?
Mayer Airport is in Union Dale, IN, at an elevation of 820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7859, -85.2442.
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