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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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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:45 AM09:45Z
Sunrise06:17 AM10:17Z
Sunset09:16 PM01:16Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:49 PM01:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:49 PM → 05:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:16 PM → 05:17 AM

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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

05LTPANSEW
LEFT traffic
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)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 145k, Double wheel 300k, Dual tandem 550k.

05L
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
23R
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)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 145k, Double wheel 300k, Dual tandem 550k.

05R
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
23L
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)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 145k, Double wheel 300k, Dual tandem 550k.

14
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
32
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
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
APP128.175APP INITIAL CONTACT
APP (E)127.15APP EAST OF ACTIVE RWY
APP (W)124.65APP WEST OF ACTIVE RUNWAY
ATIS134.25
CLD128.75CLNC DEL
DEP (E)124.95DEP EAST
DEP (W)119.05DEP WEST
GND121.8
RDO122.55TERRE HAUTE RDO
TWR120.9INDY TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
VHP · BrickyardVORTAC116.30r149° / 6.8 NM
SHB · ShelbyvilleVORTAC112.00r282° / 22.3 NM
OOM · HoosierVORTAC110.20r025° / 37.5 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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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

Owner
INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT AUTH
7800 COL. H. WEIR COOK MEMORIAL DR., INDIANAPOLIS, IN
317-487-9594
Manager
MARIO RODRIGUEZ
7800 COL. H. WEIR COOK MEMORIAL DR., INDIANAPOLIS, IN
317-487-9594

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.

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 KIND 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 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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