I83

LIFR

SALEM MUNI

SALEM · INDIANA

Elev
839.9'
Longest RWY
3,000'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into I83
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,839.9'
MSL · field 839.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +8 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF I83

I83 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBFR (VIRGIL I GRISSOM MUNI) · 19.7 NM away. Conditions at I83 may differ.

METAR · KBFR

Observed 02:35Z

KBFR 280235Z AUTO 12011G15KT 1/2SM VCTS RA FG OVC003 16/16 A2981 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS PRESRR VIS 1/4V2
Wind
120° @ 11G15 kt
Visibility
0.5 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,298 ft
Ceiling
300 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ARIC RUSSEL
Address
334 N AIRPORT BLVD, SALEM IN 47167

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 11 kt
RWY 08
073°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 073° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,840 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored73° / 253°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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
I83 · 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
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI lighting is active on runway 08. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 08 and 26 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 08 and 26 are preset to low intensity; increase intensity by using CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Rope and wheel chocks are provided.Show FAA
  • UNICOM is unmanned.Show FAA
  • MANAGERTerminal phone number is 812-883-5858. Airport manager phone number is 812-896-9723.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · I83

Answer card
ICAO
I83
Name
SALEM MUNI
Location
SALEM, INDIANA
Elevation
839.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,839.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
120° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Salem Muni sits in Salem, Indiana. The field elevation is 839.9 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is runway 08/26 at 3,000 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. UNICOM is unmanned.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so a light piston pilot should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 08 has PAPI lighting. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 08 and 26. They are controlled by CTAF. The lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity if needed.

Salem Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. 100LL is available 24 hours a day with credit card. Rope and wheel chocks are provided. For clearance delivery, contact Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499. The published approach frequencies are 123.675 and 327.0 for Louisville. If you are planning a night arrival or a first trip in, expect a small non-towered field with basic services. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at I83 Salem Muni?
Salem Muni has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,000 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Salem Muni towered or non-towered?
Salem Muni has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for traffic calls. UNICOM is also 123.0 and is unmanned.
What is the pattern altitude at I83?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for a light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does I83 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Salem Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at Salem Muni?
Salem Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. For current service details, call the field directly at (812) 883-4265.
Is 100LL available at I83 after hours?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day with credit card. Rope and wheel chocks are also provided.
What runway lighting does Salem Muni have?
Runway 08 has PAPI lighting. Medium intensity runway lights are on 08 and 26. They are controlled by CTAF and preset to low intensity.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Salem Muni?
For clearance delivery, contact Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499. The published approach frequencies are 123.675 and 327.0.

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