3I3

VFR

SKY KING

TERRE HAUTE · INDIANA

Elev
496'
Longest RWY
3,557'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:34Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 3I3 SKY KING showing runway layout — runways 09/27, 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3I3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,496'
MSL · field 496' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 3I3

3I3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHUF (TERRE HAUTE RGNL) · 6.7 NM away. Conditions at 3I3 may differ.

METAR · KHUF

Observed 06:34Z

KHUF 120634Z 24006KT 10SM -RA SCT055 BKN100 21/20 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S TSE02 P0004 T02060200
Wind
240° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,397 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
5 NM N
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CARROLL & CARROW LLC
Address
6898 N. CLINTON ST, TERRE HAUTE IN 47805

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 6 kt
RWY 27
260°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 260° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,496 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored80° / 260°3,557 ftASPHStandard L
18/36175° / 355°1,978 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0960', trees, 1470' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
2792', trees, 688' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5
1810', crops, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
3627', tree, 201' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of 3I3 SKY KING in TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA, showing runways 09/27, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
3I3 · IAP
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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
100LL
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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 CD CTC HULMAN APCH AT 812-877-7581.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
  • ACTVT LIRL RWY 09/27 & 18/36 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 2790 FT TREES 195 FT R OF RWY; 20 FT PLINE 40 FT FM RWY END; 50 FT TREES 125 FT FM RWY END.
  • 366 FT FENCE 208 FT R OF RWY & 15 FT FM RWY END; 20 FT TREES 50 FT & 150 FT FM RWY END; 15 FT BRUSH 140 FT L OF RWY END.
  • 0950 FT GND ELEV DROP 60 FT FM RWY THR.
  • 18APCH SLOPE 20:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
  • 27APCH SLP 16:1 TO DTHR.
  • 36APCH SLOPE 17:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3I3

Answer card
ICAO
3I3
Name
SKY KING
Location
TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA
Elevation
496 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,496 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,557 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

SKY KING (3I3) sits in Terre Haute, Indiana at 496 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 09/27 at 3,557 ft. The other runway is 18/36 at 1,978 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Hulman Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure services on the published frequencies.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise. Brown Flying School is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call them at (812) 466-2229 for current availability.

This field has a few runway-end issues worth briefing before you go. Runway 36 has a fence, trees and brush near the departure end. Runway 27 has tall trees and a power line near the end. Runway 18 has a displaced threshold with a published 20 to 1 approach slope. Runway 27 also has a displaced threshold with a published 15 to 1 approach slope. Runway 09 has a noticeable drop in terrain near the threshold. Low intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF. The rotating beacon is also activated on CTAF. For a first visit, plan your arrival with those obstructions in mind. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at SKY KING (3I3)?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway. It is 3,557 ft of asphalt.
Does 3I3 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3I3. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at SKY KING?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Is SKY KING towered?
No. 3I3 is an untowered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at 3I3?
Brown Flying School is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (812) 466-2229 to confirm current service before arrival.
What runway end hazards should I know about at 3I3?
Runway 36 has a fence, trees and brush near the departure end. Runway 27 has tall trees and a power line near the end. Runway 09 also has a drop in terrain near the threshold.
How do I get clearance delivery at SKY KING?
The published remark says to contact Hulman Approach at 812-877-7581 for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before departure.
Are the runway lights at 3I3 pilot-controlled?
Yes. Low intensity runway lights for 09/27 and 18/36 are activated on the CTAF. The rotating beacon is also activated on the CTAF.

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