IN0

VFR

BIG TURKEY LAKE

STROH · INDIANA

Elev
927'
Longest RWY
2,675'16W/34W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into IN0
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,927'
MSL · field 927' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16W
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF IN0

IN0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KANQ (TRI-STATE STEUBEN COUNTY) · 5.8 NM away. Conditions at IN0 may differ.

METAR · KANQ

Observed 05:15Z

KANQ 280515Z AUTO 17009G18KT 10SM FEW014 FEW120 16/16 A2967 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
Wind
170° @ 9G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,579 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN BAILEY
Address
402 W. WASHINGTON ST, RM-255D, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 9 kt
RWY 16W
157°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16W · 157° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,927 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16W/34WFavored157° / 337°2,675 ftWATERStandard L

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
IN0 · 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
  • Not published

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

  • Seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Expect heavy boat traffic between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Seaplane docking areas are limited.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe manager is the boating law administrator.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · IN0

Answer card
ICAO
IN0
Name
BIG TURKEY LAKE
Location
STROH, INDIANA
Elevation
927 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,927 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16W/34W · 2,675 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16W

Big Turkey Lake (IN0) sits in Stroh, Indiana. Field elevation is 927 ft MSL. This is a seaplane base with one water runway, 16W/34W, at 2,675 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The field is set up for water operations, so plan for boat traffic on the lake. The published remarks say boat traffic can be heavy from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Docking areas are limited. Seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise. The manager is the boating law administrator.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service details before arrival. For a first-time arrival, the big items are the water runway layout, the lack of published ILS and the seasonal lake traffic. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Big Turkey Lake (IN0)?
IN0 has one water runway. It is 16W/34W and it is 2,675 ft long.
Is Big Turkey Lake (IN0) towered?
No. Big Turkey Lake has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Does IN0 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for IN0. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at IN0?
Pattern altitude is not published for IN0. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Can you operate at Big Turkey Lake after sunset?
No. The published remarks say seaplane operations are prohibited between sunset and sunrise.
What should a seaplane pilot know before landing at IN0?
Expect heavy boat traffic from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Do not block boat ramps. Docking areas are limited.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Big Turkey Lake (IN0)?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What is the field elevation at IN0?
Field elevation is 927 ft MSL.

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