8A4

MVFR

INDIANAPOLIS DOWNTOWN

INDIANAPOLIS · INDIANA

Elev
732'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:54Z
VFR sectional · 8A4
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Before you fly into 8A4
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,732'
MSL · field 732' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 8A4

8A4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIND (INDIANAPOLIS INTL) · 7.3 NM away. Conditions at 8A4 may differ.

METAR · KIND

Observed 03:54Z

KIND 280354Z 14006KT 5SM -TSRA BR FEW045CB FEW060 OVC075 15/14 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 29042/0255 WSHFT 0241 SLP095 FRQ LTGICCG E-S-SW TS E-S-SW MOV E P0080 T01500144
Wind
140° @ 6 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,032 ft
Ceiling
7,500 ft AGL
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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEITH BERLEN
Address
7800 COL. H. WEIR. COOK MEMORIAL DR, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1630
  • SAT-SUN · ON REQ

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
8A4 · 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
A1+
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green / Yellow (heliport)(WGY)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect as per airport manager.Show FAA
  • Facilities and airport regulations are per Indianapolis Airport Authority.Show FAA
  • Coordinate ingress and egress with Indianapolis Approach on 125.275; arrivals and departures use east or west heading; remain south of the heliport; utilize railroad and interstate for ingress and egress.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Indianapolis Approach at 317-227-5743.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate omnidirectional approach lighting system, precision approach path indicator, and high intensity pad lights on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A1+Self serve fuel available for A1+.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1Omnidirectional approach lighting system westbound ingress.Show FAA
  • H1Pulsating approach slope indicator on east approach.Show FAA
  • H1Building area northeast lighted.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Minor repairs available at 317-487-5089.Show FAA
  • 1Information available at 317-955-1271; after hours contact 317-487-5089.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8A4

Answer card
ICAO
8A4
Name
INDIANAPOLIS DOWNTOWN
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Elevation
732 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,732 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Indianapolis Downtown (8A4) sits in Indianapolis, Indiana. Field elevation is 732 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this field. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a heliport-type field with published operating notes that matter. Noise abatement procedures are in effect per the airport manager. Coordinate ingress and egress with Indianapolis Approach on 125.275. Arrivals and departures use east or west heading. Remain south of the heliport. Use the railroad and interstate for ingress and egress. A building area northeast is lighted, so pay attention on the approach and departure path. For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis Approach at 317-227-5743.

Published lighting notes say to activate the omnidirectional approach lighting system, the precision approach path indicator and the high intensity pad lights on CTAF. Self-serve fuel is available for A1+. No on-field FBOs are listed. The airport authority handles facilities and regulations. First-time pilots should plan for close coordination with ATC. Review the current Chart Supplement before launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 8A4 Indianapolis Downtown?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there a control tower at Indianapolis Downtown (8A4)?
No. The field is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.05 and coordinate with Indianapolis Approach when needed.
Does 8A4 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 8A4. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What frequencies should I use at 8A4?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. Indianapolis Approach is published on 125.275 and 317.8.
What fuel is available on the field at 8A4?
Self-serve fuel is available for A1+. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts.
What should I know about noise abatement at 8A4?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect per the airport manager. Coordinate ingress and egress with Indianapolis Approach. Arrivals and departures use east or west heading. You should remain south of the heliport.
How do I get clearance delivery for 8A4?
For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis Approach at 317-227-5743. The airport also says to coordinate ingress and egress on 125.275.
Are there lighting or obstacle issues to watch for at 8A4?
Published remarks call out a lighted building area northeast. Lighting activation includes the omnidirectional approach lighting system, the PAPI and high intensity pad lights on CTAF.

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