Columbus Municipal Airport
BAK · KBAK · CLU · Columbus, IN · 656 ft elevation · var 3W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KBAK / CLU
- Coordinates
- 39.2624, -85.8956
- Elevation
- 656 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- NOTAM facility
- BAK
- Attendance
- SUN-THU ALL; FRI-SAT 0600-2300
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1944/02
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:46 PM | 01:46Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 23; REIL RWY 05, 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 5, 14, 23 & 32 ON CONSLY. on 118.6 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (left) · 23: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05 · 048°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 118.6
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
6,401 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 048° mag · 45° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 74 ft, 3,040 ft from threshold, 94 ft R of centerline — 38:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 228° mag · 225° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (BAK) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 14/32
5,000 ft × 100 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 138° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 318° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,401 ft | |
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 134.85 | INDIANAPOLIS APP/DEP |
| AWOS | 119.75 | AWOS 3 |
| CLD | 121.6 | CLNC DEL |
| CTAF | 118.6 | |
| GND | 121.6 | |
| RDO | 112 | TERRE HAUTE RDO |
| TWR | 118.6 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHB · Shelbyville | VORTAC | 112.00 | r187° / 22.5 NM |
| OOM · Hoosier | VORTAC | 110.20 | r080° / 34.1 NM |
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 | r145° / 39.7 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Approaches5
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A (additive)
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SAWRS AVBL.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT; HVY ACT AUG & SEP.
- FICONS NOT MNTD 1700-0600.
- ACFT SVCS - UNICOM.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 23; REIL RWY 05, 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 5, 14, 23 & 32 ON CONSLY.
- AFT HR - 812-372-1819.
- 812-379-9942
- PCR VALUE: 320/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 300/R/A/W/T
- RWY 05/23 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. 90 DAY PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR. 812-376-2519 OR 379-9942. MIL MARKINGS CMSND.
- RWY 14/32 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. 90 DAY PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR. 812-376-2519 OR 379-9942.
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About KBAK
Columbus Municipal Airport (BAK · KBAK · CLU) is an airport in Columbus, IN, at 656 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,401 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBAK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KBAK have a control tower?
Yes. Columbus Municipal Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KBAK?
Columbus Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,401 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KBAK?
Columbus Municipal Airport is in Columbus, IN, at an elevation of 656 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2624, -85.8956.
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