Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN81
- Coordinates
- 39.7519, -85.5575
- Elevation
- 920 ft MSL
- 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
- 2003/06
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:46 PM | 01:46Z |
Plan a flight from IN81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,200 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 25 ft, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 25 ft, 30 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHB · Shelbyville | VORTAC | 112.00 | r059° / 14.3 NM |
| MIE · Muncie | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r198° / 30.1 NM |
| RID · Richmond | VORTAC | 110.60 | r273° / 33.2 NM |
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 | r095° / 37.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN81. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS AND CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.
- 225 FT TWR 1000 FT E; 25 FT POLES 30 FT W; 25 FT TREES 30 FT S.
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 IN81 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 IN81
Small Field (IN81) is an airport in Carthage, IN, at 920 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN81 have a control tower?
No. Small Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IN81?
Small Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN81?
Small Field is in Carthage, IN, at an elevation of 920 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7519, -85.5575.
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