56I

VFR

BIG LONG LAKE

KENDALLVILLE · INDIANA

Elev
940'
Longest RWY
2,675'13W/31W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 56I
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,940'
MSL · field 940' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13W
H/W +7 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 56I

56I does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KANQ (TRI-STATE STEUBEN COUNTY) · 8.5 NM away. Conditions at 56I may differ.

METAR · KANQ

Observed 05:15Z

KANQ 280515Z AUTO 17009G18KT 10SM FEW014 FEW120 16/16 A2967 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
Wind
170° @ 9G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,596 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
7 NM N
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
HUF

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN BAILEY
Address
402 W. WASHINGTON ST., 402 W. WASHINGTON ST., 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
170° · 9 kt
RWY 13W
130°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13W · 130° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,940 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13W/31WFavored130° / 310°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
56I · 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

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

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager is Boating Law Admir.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 56I

Answer card
ICAO
56I
Name
BIG LONG LAKE
Location
KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA
Elevation
940 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,940 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13W/31W · 2,675 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13W

Big Long Lake (56I) sits in Kendallville, Indiana. The field elevation is 940 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13W/31W, which is a 2,675 ft water runway. 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 pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field, that works out to about 1,940 ft MSL based on the listed elevation. Seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Heavy boat traffic is expected from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Docking areas are limited.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on verifying services with the airport operator or by calling the field on CTAF before arrival. This is a water airport, so watch for traffic on the lake. Watch for wake near the ramps. Watch for room to maneuver on the surface. The manager is listed as Boating Law Admir. If you are new to the field, get the current Chart Supplement before you go. That is the best place to confirm any local operating notes before a seaplane arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Big Long Lake 56I?
The airport has one water runway, 13W/31W. It is 2,675 ft long.
Is there a control tower at 56I?
No. Big Long Lake is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
Does Big Long Lake have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 56I. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure information before you go.
What is the field elevation at Big Long Lake?
Field elevation is 940 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and for converting the standard pattern altitude to MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at 56I?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,940 ft MSL at this field.
Can you operate a seaplane at Big Long Lake at night?
No. Seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other local restrictions before arrival.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 56I?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing on Big Long Lake?
Expect heavy boat traffic from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Docking areas are limited, so plan your surface movement and tie-down needs before you arrive.

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