7J4

VFR

JIMMERSON LAKE

LAKE JAMES · INDIANA

Elev
964'
Longest RWY
2,675'10W/28W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7J4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,964'
MSL · field 964' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10W
H/W +4 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF 7J4

7J4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KANQ (TRI-STATE STEUBEN COUNTY) · 4.2 NM away. Conditions at 7J4 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
1,625 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
2 NM WNW
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
170° · 9 kt
RWY 10W
104°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10W · 104° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,964 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10W/28WFavored104° / 284°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
7J4 · 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 Administrator.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7J4

Answer card
ICAO
7J4
Name
JIMMERSON LAKE
Location
LAKE JAMES, INDIANA
Elevation
964 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,964 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
VFR
Current wind
170° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10W

Jimmerson Lake is at Lake James in Indiana. Field elevation is 964 ft MSL. This is a seaplane base with one water runway, 10W/28W, at 2,675 ft. No tower is published, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use standard light piston practice at 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Seaplane operations are prohibited from sunset to sunrise. Heavy boat traffic is expected between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Docking areas are limited.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan on verifying services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. This is a water runway environment. Watch for boats. Watch for docking traffic. Watch for limited maneuvering room near the ramps. If you are new to the field, review the current Chart Supplement before you go. Confirm any local operating notes there. This is especially important if you are planning a late arrival or a busy summer weekend.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 7J4 Jimmerson Lake?
7J4 has one water runway, 10W/28W. It is 2,675 ft long.
Does Jimmerson Lake have a control tower?
No tower is published for 7J4. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
What is the field elevation at 7J4?
Field elevation is 964 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at Jimmerson Lake?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at 7J4?
No ILS approaches are published for Jimmerson Lake. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you fly.
Can you operate seaplanes at Jimmerson Lake at night?
No. Published remarks say seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise.
What should a pilot know about summer operations at 7J4?
Expect heavy boat traffic between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Docking areas are limited.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 7J4?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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