Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN85
- Coordinates
- 40.8371, -85.4837
- Elevation
- 810 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- 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
- 1976/11
- 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 | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunset | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:50 PM | 01:50Z |
Plan a flight from IN85
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,800 ft × 55 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 900 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r238° / 15.9 NM |
| MZZ · Marion | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r026° / 22.5 NM |
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r182° / 24.6 NM |
| OKK · Kokomo | VORTAC | 113.50 | r054° / 32.1 NM |
| GUS · Grissom | VORTAC | 108.45 | r071° / 32.5 NM |
| MIE · Muncie | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r357° / 36.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN85. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED ALL TRAFFIC PATTERN OPERS CONDUCTED ON SOUTH SIDE OF E/W RWY.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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 IN85 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 IN85
Bowlin Airport (IN85) is an airport in Huntington, IN, at 810 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN85, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN85 have a control tower?
No. Bowlin Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IN85?
Bowlin Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN85?
Bowlin Airport is in Huntington, IN, at an elevation of 810 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8371, -85.4837.
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