C03 Nappanee Muni Airport

Before you fly into C03

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,860'

MSL · field 860' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +12 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF C03

C03 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGSH (GOSHEN MUNI) · 8.0 NM away. Conditions at C03 may differ.

METAR · KGSH

Observed 02:30Z

KGSH 280230Z AUTO 23015KT 4SM VCTS +RA BR SCT018 BKN026 OVC050 16/15 A2981 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0018 T01610150

Wind: 230° @ 15 kt
Visibility: 4 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 15°C
Altimeter: 29.81 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,323 ft
Ceiling: 2,600 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

C03 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSBN (SOUTH BEND INTL) · 23.3 NM away. Conditions at C03 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 03:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KSBN 280251Z 2803/2824 20014G26KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC040 FM280500 21013G24KT P6SM OVC025 FM280700 24013G23KT P6SM OVC020 FM281100 28012G22KT P6SM OVC020 FM281800 30010KT P6SM BKN100

BASEMVFR

28 03:00Z–28 05:00Z

Wind: 200° at 14 kt gusting 26 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Sky: Overcast 4,000 ft
Weather: light showers rain, mist

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LLOYD TURNER
Phone: 574-457-6476
Address: 24751 US6E, NAPPANEE IN 46550

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF: TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 15 kt

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RWY 27

269°M

Head/Tail

+12 kt

Crosswind

9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	89° / 269°	3,675 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	13', road, 265' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5
27	—	—	—	—	—	—	5', crops, 201' from thr, 0' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A

C03 · IAP

RNAV (GPS)-A

C03 · IAP

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: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.49

KRCR·Fulton County Aviation·25.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.57

KGSH·Sweet Aviation·8 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Nappanee Municipal Airport 123.000(574) 773-4707EPIC13d ago	$5.49	—	—

Nappanee Municipal Airport
123.000(574) 773-4707
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100LL
$5.49
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.49atKRCRFulton County Aviation25.4 nmsave $1.00
Jet A$5.57atKGSHSweet Aviation8 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact South Bend Approach at 574-251-2609. When South Bend Approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LL100LL fuel is available after hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

09/27The first 670 feet of runway 09 is unlighted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

27There are 5-foot crops 20 to 200 feet from the runway end on the centerline of runway 27.Show FAA
27The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 27 is 41 to 1.Show FAA
09The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 09 is 39 to 1.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C03

Answer card

ICAO: C03
Name: NAPPANEE MUNI
Location: NAPPANEE, INDIANA
Elevation: 860 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,860 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 3,675 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 0°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 230° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Nappanee Muni Airport (C03) sits in Nappanee, Indiana. Field elevation is 860 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 09/27, which is 3,675 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Approach and departure support is through South Bend on 132.05 or 257.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,860 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The on-field FBO is Nappanee Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. After-hours 100LL is available with a credit card.

A few operational points matter here. Runway 09/27 uses medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. The first 670 ft of runway 09 is unlighted. Published remarks also call out crops near the runway 27 end. They also mention deer on and near the airport, plus displaced threshold approach ratios on both ends. If you are planning a first visit, brief the runway lighting, watch the threshold environment on 27 and verify current clearance delivery details with South Bend Approach or Chicago ARTCC if needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at C03 Nappanee Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,860 ft MSL based on the 860 ft field elevation.

Does C03 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for C03. Plan for non-precision or visual operations and verify current approach options in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

What is the longest runway at C03 and what are the runway numbers?

C03 has one runway. Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 3,675 ft.

Is C03 towered or uncontrolled?

C03 has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic. UNICOM is also 123.0.

Which FBO is on the field at C03?

The on-field FBO is Nappanee Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and the listed phone number is (574) 773-4707.

Can you get 100LL after hours at C03?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available after hours with a credit card. Call the field or the FBO directly if you want to confirm current access details.

What should I know about runway 09/27 lighting at C03?

Medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 are activated by CTAF. The first 670 ft of runway 09 is unlighted, so plan your rollout and taxi with that in mind.

Are there any runway or wildlife concerns at C03?

Yes. The published remarks mention deer on and in the vicinity of the airport. They also note crops 20 to 200 ft from the runway 27 end on the centerline, so keep that in mind on short final and rollout.

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