C40

VFR

MILLER

BLUFFTON · INDIANA

Elev
845'
Longest RWY
2,600'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C40
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,845'
MSL · field 845' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +3 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF C40

C40 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHHG (HUNTINGTON MUNI) · 12.5 NM away. Conditions at C40 may differ.

METAR · KHHG

Observed 05:15Z

KHHG 280515Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 15/15 A2971 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T01470147
Wind
160° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,308 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN W. MILLER
Address
1447 W 200 S, AIRPORT ROAD, BLUFFTON IN 46714

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 8 kt
RWY 09
087°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 087° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,845 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored87° / 267°2,600 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0910', crops, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
2715', road, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
C40 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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 clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway 09/27 displaced thresholds are marked with white cones.Show FAA
  • 09The approach ratio is 20 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 09.Show FAA
  • 27The approach ratio is 20 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 27.Show FAA
  • 09There is a 76-foot powerline 2400 feet from the runway end on runway 09. The powerline may be partially obstructed by trees.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1For assistance call 260-760-0828.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C40

Answer card
ICAO
C40
Name
MILLER
Location
BLUFFTON, INDIANA
Elevation
845 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,845 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Miller Airport (C40) sits in Bluffton, Indiana. Field elevation is 845 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,600 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field that works out to about 1,845 ft MSL. Miller Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (260) 694-6214 for current service details.

A few remarks matter here. Runway 09 has a displaced threshold with white cones. The published notes also call out a 76-foot powerline about 2,400 ft from the runway end on 09. Trees may hide part of it. Both runway ends have a 20 to 1 approach note at the displaced thresholds. This is a small turf strip with no tower, so plan your arrival early and keep your scan outside. If you need clearance delivery, Chicago ARTCC is listed in the remarks. For any current operational detail, call the airport operator or the FBO directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Miller Airport (C40)?
C40 has one runway. It is runway 09/27. The runway is 2,600 ft long and turf.
What is the pattern altitude at C40?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,845 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Miller Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for C40. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before departure.
Is C40 towered?
No. Miller Airport has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your traffic calls early.
Which FBO is on the field at Miller Airport?
Miller Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (260) 694-6214 for current availability and service details.
Are there runway obstructions at C40?
Yes. The remarks call out a 76-foot powerline about 2,400 ft from the runway end on runway 09. Trees may partially hide it. The remarks also note displaced thresholds marked with white cones.
What should I know before landing on runway 09 or 27 at C40?
Both runway ends have a 20 to 1 approach note at the displaced thresholds. Runway 09 also has the powerline note near the departure end. Treat it like a short turf strip and verify current conditions before arrival.
Who do I call for clearance or airport help at C40?
For clearance delivery, the remarks list Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. For other assistance, the remarks list 260-760-0828.

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