Indianapolis International Airport
IND · KIND · Indianapolis, IN · 797 ft elevation · var 5W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KIND / IND
- Coordinates
- 39.7173, -86.2944
- Elevation
- 797 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- NOTAM facility
- IND
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:49 PM | 01:49Z |
Plan a flight from KIND
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 05L: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 23R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 05R: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 23L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 32: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05L · 050°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.95
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05L at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05L/23R
11,200 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- 050° mag · 45° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 111.75 (IND) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 230° mag · 225° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.75 (UZK) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 05R/23L
10,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- 050° mag · 45° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 111.15 (OQV) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 230° mag · 225° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.15 (FVJ) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 14/32
7,278 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 140° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.5 (BJP) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Ant, 61 ft, 2,370 ft from threshold, 756 ft L of centerline — 35:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 320° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.5 (COA) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 11,200 ft | |
| 05R/23L | 10,000 ft | |
| 14/32 | 7,278 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 128.175 | APP INITIAL CONTACT |
| APP (E) | 127.15 | APP EAST OF ACTIVE RWY |
| APP (W) | 124.65 | APP WEST OF ACTIVE RUNWAY |
| ATIS | 134.25 | |
| CLD | 128.75 | CLNC DEL |
| DEP (E) | 124.95 | DEP EAST |
| DEP (W) | 119.05 | DEP WEST |
| GND | 121.8 | |
| RDO | 122.55 | TERRE HAUTE RDO |
| TWR | 120.9 | INDY TWR |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 | r149° / 6.8 NM |
| SHB · Shelbyville | VORTAC | 112.00 | r282° / 22.3 NM |
| OOM · Hoosier | VORTAC | 110.20 | r025° / 37.5 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Approaches24
- ILS RWY 05L ↗
- ILS RWY 05R ↗
- ILS RWY 14 ↗
- ILS RWY 23L ↗
- ILS RWY 23R ↗
- ILS RWY 32 ↗
- ILS RWY 05L SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 05R SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 23R SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 05L CAT II/III ↗
- ILS RWY 05R CAT II/III ↗
- ILS RWY 23L SA CAT II ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 05L Z ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 05R Z ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 14 Z ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 23L Z ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 23R Z ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 32 Z ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 05L Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 05R Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 14 Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 23L Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 23R Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 32 Y ↗
Departures
Arrivals
- GIIBS FOUR (RNAV) ↗
- GIIBS FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- JAKKS TWO (RNAV) ↗
- JAKKS TWO (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- KOLTS TWO (RNAV) ↗
- KOLTS TWO (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- RACYR SIX ↗
- SMUKE THREE (RNAV) ↗
- SMUKE THREE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- SMUKE THREE (RNAV), CONT.2 ↗
- SNKPT TWO (RNAV) ↗
- SNKPT TWO (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- SNKPT TWO (RNAV), CONT.2 ↗
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Cargo
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIM STUDENT TGL NOT PMTD.
- LARGE FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT CTC ARPT MGR.
- BE ALERT TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF RWY 14/32 TO NORTHEAST RAMP.
- TWY H RUNS CONTIGUOUS AT NORTHEAST RAMP.
- TWY V IS NOT AVBL FOR ACR OPS.
- PCR VALUE: 1360/R/D/W/U
- PCR VALUE: 1510/R/D/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 710/F/D/W/T
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
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About KIND
Indianapolis International Airport (IND · KIND) is an airport in Indianapolis, IN, at 797 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 11,200 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIND, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KIND have a control tower?
Yes. Indianapolis International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KIND?
Indianapolis International Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 11,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KIND?
Indianapolis International Airport is in Indianapolis, IN, at an elevation of 797 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7173, -86.2944.
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