0IN

MVFR

ST JOSEPH RIVER

ELKHART · INDIANA

Elev
750'
Longest RWY
2,675'10W/28W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 0IN
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,750'
MSL · field 750' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10W
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 0IN

0IN does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEKM (ELKHART MUNI) · 3.2 NM away. Conditions at 0IN may differ.

METAR · KEKM

Observed 01:15Z

KEKM 280115Z AUTO 15008KT 3SM +TSRA BR FEW075 17/15 A2967 RMK AO2 RAB0110 TSB0106 P0000 T01730154 $
Wind
150° @ 8 kt
Visibility
3 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,480 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
MVFR

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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN BAILEY
Address
402 W. WASHINGTON ST., RM W-255D, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 8 kt
RWY 10W
107°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10W · 107° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,750 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10W/28WFavored107° / 287°2,675 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
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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

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

  • Seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Expect heavy boat traffic between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Seaplane docking areas are limited.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10W/28WBefore turning northbound after departure, contact KEKM air traffic control on frequency 119.5.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERBoating law administrator.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 0IN

Answer card
ICAO
0IN
Name
ST JOSEPH RIVER
Location
ELKHART, INDIANA
Elevation
750 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,750 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10W/28W · 2,675 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
150° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10W

ST JOSEPH RIVER (0IN) sits in Elkhart, Indiana. Field elevation is 750 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. It is a 2,675 ft water runway, 10W/28W. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,750 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Expect heavy boat traffic from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Docking areas are limited.

Before turning northbound after departure, contact KEKM air traffic control on 119.5. That is a local operating note worth having ready before you launch. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan ahead for support and verify current services with the airport operator or the field directly before arrival. This is a water runway environment. Boat traffic, docking space and departure coordination matter more here than pavement length or runway lighting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at ST JOSEPH RIVER (0IN)?
0IN has one runway. It is water runway 10W/28W and it is 2,675 ft long.
Is there an ILS at 0IN ST JOSEPH RIVER?
No ILS approaches are published for 0IN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at ST JOSEPH RIVER?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Based on the 750 ft MSL field elevation, that is 1,750 ft MSL.
Does ST JOSEPH RIVER have a control tower?
No. 0IN is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Can you operate a seaplane at 0IN at night?
No. Published remarks say seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Plan daylight arrivals and departures only.
What should I know about boat traffic at ST JOSEPH RIVER?
Expect heavy boat traffic from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Published remarks also say not to block boat ramps. Docking areas are limited.
Who do I contact before turning northbound after departure from 0IN?
Published remarks say to contact KEKM air traffic control on 119.5 before turning northbound after departure. Have that frequency ready before takeoff.
Are there any on-field FBOs at ST JOSEPH RIVER?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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