06I

VFR

PATOKA RESERVOIR LANDING AREA

FRENCH LICK · INDIANA

Elev
536'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
VFR sectional · 06I
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Before you fly into 06I
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,536'
MSL · field 536' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 06I

06I does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFRH (FRENCH LICK MUNI) · 5.1 NM away. Conditions at 06I may differ.

METAR · KFRH

Observed 23:55Z

KFRH 272355Z AUTO 10013KT 7SM SCT006 BKN032 OVC075 16/16 A2980 RMK AO1
Wind
100° @ 13 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
933 ft
Ceiling
3,200 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
8 NM NW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LT. KENTON TURNER
Address
402 W. WASHINGTON ST., RM W-255D, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 13 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
06I · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Evansville Approach at 812-436-4690. When approach is closed contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA
  • Seaplane operations are prohibited from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA
  • Low altitude high speed military training route activity. Contact flight service station for information.Show FAA
  • Lake use permit required. Call 812-685-2464.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 06I

Answer card
ICAO
06I
Name
PATOKA RESERVOIR LANDING AREA
Location
FRENCH LICK, INDIANA
Elevation
536 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,536 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 13 kt
Favored runway now

Patoka Reservoir Landing Area (06I) is near French Lick, Indiana. The field elevation is 536 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so plan this as a landing area with no published runway layout. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL as a standard reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Clearance delivery goes through Evansville Approach at 812-436-4690. If approach is closed, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411. Seaplane operations are prohibited from sunset to sunrise. There is also low altitude high speed military training route activity in the area. Stay sharp on traffic scanning. A lake use permit is required. Call 812-685-2464.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify current services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. With no published ILS and no runway data in the facts, a first-time pilot should review the current Chart Supplement and confirm the landing area setup before departure. The coordinates place it in the French Lick area, so local terrain, lake use and mixed traffic deserve attention on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 06I Patoka Reservoir Landing Area?
The field elevation is 536 ft MSL. Use that as your reference for performance planning and pattern work.
Is there a published pattern altitude for 06I?
No pattern altitude is published in the facts block. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL as a standard reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 06I have any runways listed?
No runways are listed. Treat this as a landing area with no published runway layout and verify the current setup before arrival.
Is there an ILS at Patoka Reservoir Landing Area?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure information before you file or launch.
What is the CTAF at 06I?
CTAF is 122.9. Use that for self-announced traffic calls since the field is not towered.
Who do I call for clearance delivery near 06I?
Contact Evansville Approach at 812-436-4690 for clearance delivery. If approach is closed, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.
Are seaplane operations allowed at Patoka Reservoir Landing Area at night?
No. Seaplane operations are prohibited from sunset to sunrise.
Are there any special operating concerns at 06I?
Yes. There is low altitude high speed military training route activity in the area. The published remarks also say a lake use permit is required, so confirm that before operating there.

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