KPPO

VFR

LA PORTE MUNI

LA PORTE · INDIANA

Elev
812'
Longest RWY
5,000'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPPO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,812'
MSL · field 812' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KPPO

Current METAR

Observed 06:35Z

KPPO 290635Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM OVC070 12/12 A2990 RMK AO2
Wind
020° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
672 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC BOBCEK
Address
2341 STATE RD 39S, LA PORTE IN 46350

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1700
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
020° · 3 kt
RWY 02
017°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 017° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,812 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored17° / 197°5,000 ftASPHStandard L
14/32132° / 312°2,797 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', crops, 201' from thr, 240' R of cntrln, slope 0
20PAPI 2-box left(3.45°)10', crops, 201' from thr, 160' R of cntrln, slope 0
1410', crops, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
32PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)10', crops, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02
KPPO · 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
100LLAMOGAS
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Farm equipment may be on or near operational areas.Show FAA
  • Taxiway lights are available at taxiway entrances only.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact South Bend Approach at 574-251-2609. When South Bend Approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Service after hours is available at 219-608-4707 or 219-363-6659.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate REIL on runways 02, 14, 20, and 32; PAPI is available on runways 02, 20, and 32; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 02/20 and 14/32. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTerminal fuel is available during attended hours or by service call. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours on the east side.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14There are 10-foot crops 80 feet from the runway end, 75 feet right and 150 feet left on runway 14.Show FAA
  • 20There are 10-foot crops 160 feet left of the runway end on runway 20.Show FAA
  • 32The visual glide slope indicator on runway 32 is unusable beyond 2 degrees left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 32The closest intercept point is on runway 32.Show FAA
  • 14The closest intercept point is on runway 14.Show FAA
  • 14The approach slope is 35 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 14.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is Edward Volk.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPPO

Answer card
ICAO
KPPO
Name
LA PORTE MUNI
Location
LA PORTE, INDIANA
Elevation
812 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,812 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
020° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

La Porte Muni Airport sits in La Porte, Indiana at 812 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 02/20 at 5,000 ft. Runway 14/32 is 2,797 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. For approach and departure work, South Bend Approach handles clearance delivery and radar services when available. If South Bend Approach is closed, clearance delivery goes through Chicago ARTCC. The field uses CTAF 123.0 and UNICOM 123.0. Runway lighting includes medium intensity lights on both runways. REIL is available on 02, 14, 20 and 32. PAPI is available on 02, 20 and 32.

LaPorte Municipal Airport is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and MOGAS. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours on the east side. Published remarks also call out farm equipment near the movement area. There are crop obstructions near runway 14 and runway 20. That makes a close look at the runway ends smart on arrival. The airport sits in flat terrain, so the main operational issues are runway length, lighting and local traffic. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPPO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,812 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Does KPPO have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KPPO. Plan on non-precision or visual work and verify current approach options in the current Chart Supplement before departure.
What is the longest runway at KPPO?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway at 5,000 ft asphalt. Runway 14/32 is 2,797 ft asphalt.
Is KPPO towered?
No. KPPO is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls and monitor the pattern closely.
Which fuel grades are available at LaPorte Municipal Airport?
The on-field FBO is LaPorte Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and MOGAS. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours on the east side.
What runway lighting does KPPO have?
Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways. REIL is available on 02, 14, 20 and 32. PAPI is available on 02, 20 and 32.
Are there any runway obstructions or hazards at KPPO?
Yes. Published remarks mention farm equipment may be on or near operational areas. There are also crop obstructions near runway 14 and runway 20. Pay attention to the runway ends on approach and departure.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KPPO?
Contact South Bend Approach at 574-251-2609 for clearance delivery. When South Bend Approach is closed, use Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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