KCEV

VFR

METTEL FLD

CONNERSVILLE · INDIANA

Elev
866.3'
Longest RWY
6,503'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR13:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KCEV METTEL FLD showing runway layout — runways 18/36, 04/22
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCEV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,866.3'
MSL · field 866.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KCEV

KCEV does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRID (RICHMOND MUNI) · 13.8 NM away. Conditions at KCEV may differ.

METAR · KRID

Observed 13:15Z

KRID 211315Z AUTO 23010KT 7SM SCT036 BKN042 BKN049 24/22 A2978 RMK AO2
Wind
230° @ 10 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,328 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft AGL
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 N
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF DUNGAN
Address
500 AIRPORT DRIVE, CONNERSVILLE IN 47331

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

tap a runway
230° · 10 kt
RWY 22
212°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 212° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,866 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36176° / 356°6,503 ftASPHStandard L
04/22Favored32° / 212°2,601 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR15', road, 340' from thr, 350' R of cntrln, slope 9
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)58', trees, 1620' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 24
0432', pole, 300' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 9
2248', trees, 350' from thr, 115' R of cntrln, slope 7

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCEV METTEL FLD in CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA, showing runways 18/36, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 18
LS · CAT I
SQK
108.35
ILS OR LOC RWY 18
KCEV · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • COLUMBUS APCH CD (614) 338-8537.

Lighting notes

  • MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET TO LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; REIL RWY 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC H24.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18CROPS 220 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • 36CROPS 275 FT L/R OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • 1AFT HR SVC - 765-969-2586.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCEV

Answer card
ICAO
KCEV
Name
METTEL FLD
Location
CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA
Elevation
866.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,866.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,503 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Mettel Fld sits in Connersville, Indiana. Field elevation is 866.3 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 6,503 ft. Runway 04/22 is turf and 2,601 ft. There is no control tower. The field has one ILS approach for runway 18. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Mettel Field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day. Published remarks also note that runway 18/36 lighting is controlled by CTAF. The medium intensity lights start at low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Runway 18 also has a medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 36.

Watch for birds and deer in the airport area. That matters here. The airport is not towered, so plan your radio work carefully. Columbus Approach handles the published approach and departure frequencies. If you need after-hours service, call the number in the Chart Supplement or contact the FBO directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCEV and what surface is it?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 6,503 ft. It is asphalt.
Does KCEV have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach for runway 18.
What is the pattern altitude at KCEV?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCEV towered?
No. KCEV does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which fuel is available on the field at KCEV?
The on-field FBO is Mettel Field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day.
How do the runway lights work at KCEV?
Runway 18/36 lighting is controlled by CTAF. The medium intensity lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the approach lighting system for runway 18.
What should I watch for on arrival at KCEV?
Published remarks call out birds and deer in and near the airport. That is the main operational caution in the Chart Supplement notes.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KCEV?
The published remark gives an after-hours service number of 765-969-2586. For current handling details, call the FBO directly before arrival.

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