8I1

VFR

ROBINSON

VEVAY · INDIANA

Elev
484'
Longest RWY
1,670'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 8I1 ROBINSON showing runway layout — runways 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8I1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,284'
MSL · field 484' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +2 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF 8I1

8I1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIMS (MADISON RGNL) · 13.1 NM away. Conditions at 8I1 may differ.

METAR · KIMS

Observed 01:15Z

KIMS 120115Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 28/22 A2987 RMK AO2
Wind
200° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,222 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 SW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,284 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CLIFF ROBINSON
Address
220 CLIFTY DR., MADISON IN 47250

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 7 kt
RWY 27
273°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 273° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,284 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored93° / 273°1,670 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0910', road, 10' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1
2715', road, 0' from thr, 125' 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 8I1 ROBINSON in VEVAY, INDIANA, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
8I1 · 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
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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 CINCINNATI APCH AT 859-372-6440

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09RWY 09 /27 THLDS MKD WITH WHT TIRES; BNDRY MKD WITH WHITE TIRES & YELLOW OIL JUGS.
  • 09APCH SLOPE 20:1 AT DSPLCD THLD DUE TO 45 FT TREE 780 FT FM RWY END
  • 2715 FT ROAD 90 FT N PARALLELS RWY

Other notes

  • 09/27ROUGH & ROLLING TURF.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8I1

Answer card
ICAO
8I1
Name
ROBINSON
Location
VEVAY, INDIANA
Elevation
484 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,284 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 1,670 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Robinson Airport (8I1) sits in Vevay, Indiana. Field elevation is 484 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 1,670 ft long and surfaced with turf. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,284 ft MSL. The runway surface is rough and rolling turf, so plan your rollout and braking with that in mind. Runway 09 has a displaced threshold because of a 45-foot tree 780 feet from the runway end. Runway 27 has a 15-foot road 90 feet north of the runway. The runway thresholds are marked with white tires. The boundary is marked with white tires and yellow oil jugs.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF for current services before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Cincinnati Approach at 859-372-6440. Pilots should also verify the current Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures or restrictions. The field is small. It is turf-based and has no tower, so good position reports and a careful look at the runway condition matter on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Robinson Airport (8I1)?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,284 ft MSL at this field elevation of 484 ft MSL.
Is Robinson Airport towered or uncontrolled?
Robinson Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
Does 8I1 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 8I1. Check the current Chart Supplement if you need the latest approach options.
What is the longest runway at Robinson Airport?
There is one runway at 8I1. Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 1,670 ft.
What should I know about the runway surface at 8I1?
Runway 09/27 is turf. The published remarks say the surface is rough and rolling, so expect a softer rollout than a paved strip.
Are there any runway obstructions at Robinson Airport?
Yes. Runway 09 has a displaced threshold because of a 45-foot tree 780 feet from the runway end. Runway 27 has a 15-foot road 90 feet north paralleling the runway.
Which FBOs are on the field at 8I1?
No on-field FBOs are listed for 8I1. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Robinson Airport?
The published remark says to contact Cincinnati Approach at 859-372-6440 for clearance delivery.

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