C98 Lake Village Airport

Before you fly into C98

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,644'

MSL · field 644' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +8 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF C98

C98 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRZL (JASPER COUNTY) · 17.6 NM away. Conditions at C98 may differ.

METAR · KRZL

Observed 21:15Z

KRZL 272115Z AUTO 13012G21KT 10SM SCT120 17/15 A2965 RMK AO2 P0001 LTG DSNT S

Wind: 130° @ 12G21 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 15°C
Altimeter: 29.65 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 1,373 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

C98 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGYY (GARY/CHICAGO INTL) · 28.1 NM away. Conditions at C98 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 21:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KGYY 272106Z 2721/2818 17022G32KT P6SM SCT010 OVC150 TEMPO 2721/2723 BKN015 FM272300 18020G30KT P6SM VCTS BKN020 BKN035CB TEMPO 2800/2803 2SM TSRA BR BKN015 OVC035CB FM280400 23014G24KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035 FM280800 26012G22KT P6SM SCT015 BKN020

BASEVFR

27 21:00Z–27 23:00Z

Wind: 170° at 22 kt gusting 32 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 15,000 ft, Scattered 1,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MICHAEL STEINLE
Phone: 219-992-9200
Address: 3644 W. STATE ROAD 10, LAKE VILLAGE IN 46349

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF: TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: SR-SS

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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130° · 12 kt

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RWY 18

179°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	179° / 359°	2,000 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', road, 250' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 320' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21

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

Chart Supplement

C98 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

C98 · CHART_SUPP

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
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.95

KIGQ·Lansing Municipal Airport·23.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.30

KJOT·Joliet Regional Airport·39 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.95atKIGQLansing Municipal Airport23.3 nm
Jet A$5.30atKJOTJoliet Regional Airport39 nm

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
Vehicles are on roads surrounding the runway.Show FAA
Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

18/36The middle 38 feet of the runway is asphalt.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

36Runway 36 has three yellow tires and lights on each side.Show FAA
18Runway 18 has three yellow tires and lights on each side.Show FAA

Other notes

This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C98

Answer card

ICAO: C98
Name: LAKE VILLAGE
Location: LAKE VILLAGE, INDIANA
Elevation: 644 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,644 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 2,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 1°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 130° at 12 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Lake Village Airport (C98) is in Lake Village, Indiana. The field elevation is 644 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 2,000 ft long and turf. The middle 38 feet of the runway is asphalt. Runway 18 and Runway 36 both have three yellow tires and lights on each side. This airport is uncontrolled. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Vehicles are on roads surrounding the runway, so keep your scan tight on base and final. Clearance delivery, if needed, is handled through Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. There are no on-field FBOs listed here, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go. The runway layout and turf surface make this a simple airport to read. The surrounding traffic and wildlife mean you should plan a careful arrival and departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at C98 Lake Village?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.

Does C98 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for C98. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before planning an IFR arrival.

What is the longest runway at Lake Village Airport?

C98 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,000 ft long and turf, with a 38 ft asphalt center section.

Is Lake Village Airport towered?

No. C98 is uncontrolled, so use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and keep a sharp lookout in the pattern.

What should I watch for on approach to C98?

Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Vehicles are also on roads surrounding the runway, so expect extra visual traffic hazards near the field.

Can I get clearance delivery at C98?

For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you need current IFR handling details, confirm them with the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Which FBOs are on the field at C98?

No on-field FBOs are listed for C98. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What are the runway markings and lighting at C98?

Runway 18 and Runway 36 both have three yellow tires and lights on each side. That is useful to know when you are lining up on a turf runway with a paved center strip.

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