KEKM

MVFR

ELKHART MUNI

ELKHART · INDIANA

Elev
777.6'
Longest RWY
6,500'09/27
Tower
0700-2100 MON-FRI, 0800-1800 SAT-SUN.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
0700-2100 MON-FRI, 0800-1800 SAT-SUN. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,777.6'
MSL · field 777.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KEKM

Current METAR

Observed 05:35Z

KEKM 120535Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM BKN011 20/20 A2977 RMK AO2 T02040204 $
Wind
220° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,750 ft
Ceiling
1,100 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
EKM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDY JONES
Address
1211 CO RD 6 W, ELKHART IN 46514

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 10 kt
RWY 18
168°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 168° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,778 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2786° / 266°6,500 ftCONCStandard L
18/36Favored168° / 348°3,999 ftASPHStandard L
08/2685° / 265°2,480 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
096,500'6,500'6,500'6,500'VASI 4-box left(3°)40', trees, 1050' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
276,500'6,500'6,500'6,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR69', trees, 2645' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 35
184,001'4,001'4,001'4,001'PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', trees, 1200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25
364,001'4,001'4,001'4,001'VASI 4-box left(4°)62', trees, 1200' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 16
082,480'2,480'2,480'2,480'
262,480'2,480'2,480'2,480'

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 KEKM ELKHART MUNI in ELKHART, INDIANA, showing runways 09/27, 18/36, 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 27
LS · CAT I
OUP
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 27
KEKM · 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)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CHTR,RNTL,SALES

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
Yes

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

  • TWY MKD WITH REFLECTORS; TWY A UNAVBL TO ACFT WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • (E94) SWARS.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC SOUTH BEND ATCT ON FREQ. WHEN SOUTH BEND ATCT CLSD, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; REIL RWY 09, 18 & 36; VASI RWY 09 & 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 27 - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26VFR OPS DRG ATCT HRS ONLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 367 FT BRUSH L & R OF CNTRLN 100 FT FM THR.
  • 18FADED.
  • 36FADED.
  • 08WHITE CORNER MKRS.
  • 26WHITE CORNER MKRS.
  • 36VASI UNUSBL 7 DEG LEFT & RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEKM

Answer card
ICAO
KEKM
Name
ELKHART MUNI
Location
ELKHART, INDIANA
Elevation
777.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,777.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100 MON-FRI, 0800-1800 SAT-SUN.
Total runways
3
Longest runway
09/27 · 6,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Elkhart Muni sits in Elkhart, Indiana. The field elevation is 777.6 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 6,500 ft. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0700-2100 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 0800-1800. Runway 27 has the field’s ILS. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Indiana Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Taxiways are marked with reflectors. Taxiway A is not available to aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats. The published remarks also note that runway 27 has MALSR lighting. Runway 09, 18 and 36 have REIL. Runway 09 and 36 have VASI. Runway 18 and 27 have PAPI. When the tower is closed, lighting changes apply. Check the current Chart Supplement before a night arrival.

For a first-time pilot, the main things to plan for are the tower schedule, the runway 27 instrument setup and the runway 08/26 note. VFR operations on runway 08/26 are permitted only during tower hours. Runway 36 also has faded markings. Brush is close to the threshold area. If you are flying in from outside the area, verify the current airspace and any local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KEKM?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
What are the tower hours at Elkhart Muni?
The tower is open 0700-2100 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 0800-1800.
Does KEKM have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts show one ILS approach on runway 27. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full procedure and minimums.
Which runway is the longest at KEKM?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 6,500 ft. It is the main paved runway for the field.
Which FBO is on the field at Elkhart Muni?
Indiana Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (574) 266-4040 for current service details.
Can you use runway 08/26 at KEKM any time?
No. The published remarks say VFR operations on runway 08/26 are permitted during tower hours only. Plan around the tower schedule.
What should I know about runway 36 before landing?
Runway 36 has faded markings. The published remarks also note brush 100 feet from the threshold area, left and right of centerline. Review the current Chart Supplement before using it.
What lighting is available at KEKM at night?
Runway 27 has MALSR. Runway 09, 18 and 36 have REIL. Runway 09 and 36 have VASI. Runway 18 and 27 have PAPI and the PAPI operates on CTAF.

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