KIND

VFR

INDIANAPOLIS INTL

INDIANAPOLIS · INDIANA

Elev
796.2'
Longest RWY
11,200'05L/23R
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR09:54Z
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Before you fly into KIND
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,796.2'
MSL · field 796.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23R
H/W +4 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KIND

Current METAR

Observed 09:54Z

KIND 120954Z 27006KT 10SM FEW023 OVC070 21/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02060194
Wind
270° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,732 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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
7 NM SW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
IND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARIO RODRIGUEZ
Address
7800 COL. H. WEIR COOK MEMORIAL DR., INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 6 kt
RWY 23R
220°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 23R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23R · 220° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,796 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05L/23RFavored40° / 220°11,200 ftCONCStandard L
05R/23L40° / 220°10,000 ftCONCStandard L
14/32130° / 310°7,278 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05L11,200'11,200'11,200'11,200'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
23R11,200'11,200'11,200'11,200'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
05R10,000'10,000'10,000'10,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
23L10,000'10,000'10,000'10,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
147,278'7,278'7,278'7,278'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR61', ant, 2370' from thr, 756' R of cntrln, slope 35
327,278'7,278'7,278'7,278'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR

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 KIND INDIANAPOLIS INTL in INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, showing runways 05L/23R, 05R/23L, 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 6

RWY 05L
LD · CAT IIIB
IND
111.75
RWY 05R
LD · CAT III
OQV
111.15
RWY 14
LS · CAT I
BJP
110.5
RWY 23L
LD · CAT I
FVJ
111.15
RWY 23R
LD · CAT I
UZK
111.75
RWY 32
LS · CAT I
COA
110.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 05L
KIND · 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
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Customs
Not available
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

  • PRIM STUDENT TGL NOT PMTD.
  • LARGE FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT CTC ARPT MGR.
  • BE ALERT TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF RWY 14/32 TO NORTHEAST RAMP.
  • TWY H RUNS CONTIGUOUS AT NORTHEAST RAMP.
  • TWY V IS NOT AVBL FOR ACR OPS.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05L/23RPCR VALUE: 1360/R/D/W/U
  • 05R/23LPCR VALUE: 1510/R/D/W/T
  • 14/32PCR VALUE: 710/F/D/W/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • 23LPAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIND

Answer card
ICAO
KIND
Name
INDIANAPOLIS INTL
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Elevation
796.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,796.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
05L/23R · 11,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
6
Published frequencies
19
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23R

Indianapolis Intl is in Indianapolis, Indiana. The field elevation is 796.2 ft MSL. It has 3 runways. The longest is runway 05L/23R at 11,200 ft. The airport is towered 24 hours a day. Six ILS approaches are published for runway ends 05L, 05R, 14, 23L, 23R and 32. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern or any special procedures before you go.

Two on-field FBOs are listed. Signature Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for the current details. Primary student touch-and-go operations are not permitted. That matters if you are planning training work or a quick pattern stop.

Runway 14/32 sits close to the northeast ramp. Taxiway H runs contiguous at that ramp area. Large flocks of birds are reported on and near the airport. That is worth keeping in mind on departure and on short final. The airport uses Class C airspace. Check the current Chart Supplement and the tower if you need the latest local procedures before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KIND?
The field elevation at Indianapolis Intl is 796.2 ft MSL. Plan your altimeter setting and performance numbers from that elevation.
How many runways does KIND have and which is longest?
KIND has 3 runways. The longest is 05L/23R at 11,200 ft.
Is Indianapolis Intl towered?
Yes. The tower is open 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KIND?
There are 6 ILS approach ends published. They serve 05L, 05R, 14, 23L, 23R and 32.
What is the pattern altitude at KIND?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern before flying in.
Which FBOs are on the field at KIND?
Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Million Air is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KIND?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for the current details before arrival.
Can I do student touch-and-go work at KIND?
Primary student touch-and-go operations are not permitted. If you are training, plan another airport or confirm your operation with the airport manager first.

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