C40 Miller Airport Bluffton, IN

Before you fly into C40

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,845'

MSL · field 845' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +5 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF C40

C40 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHHG (HUNTINGTON MUNI) · 12.5 NM away. Conditions at C40 may differ.

METAR · KHHG

Observed 22:15Z

KHHG 112215Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 30/21 A2980 RMK AO2 T02990208

Wind: 210° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 30°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.80 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,997 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

C40 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFWA (FORT WAYNE INTL) · 15.9 NM away. Conditions at C40 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 21:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KFWA 112045Z 1121/1218 22012G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM120300 24017G26KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN040CB TEMPO 1204/1205 27025G40KT 1SM +TSRA BKN010 OVC040CB FM120700 27013G20KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 FM121200 28011KT P6SM SCT040

BASEVFR

11 21:00Z–12 03:00Z

Wind: 220° at 12 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 SW
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility: HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOHN W. MILLER
Phone: 260-694-6214
Address: 1447 W 200 S, AIRPORT ROAD, BLUFFTON IN 46714

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF: TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: IREG · IREG · IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 9 kt

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RWY 27

267°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	87° / 267°	2,600 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', crops, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
27	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 C40 MILLER in BLUFFTON, INDIANA, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

C40 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

C40 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LL

$5.20

C40·Miller Flying Service

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.75

KSMD·Smith Field Aero Center·26 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Miller Flying Service 122.900(260) 694-6214Independent3d ago	$5.20	—	—

Miller Flying Service
122.900(260) 694-6214
—
100LL
$5.20
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$5.75atKSMDSmith Field Aero Center26 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Approach & departure obstructions

09RY 09/27 DSPLCD THLDS MKD WITH WHT CONES.
09RY 09 APCH RATIO 20:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
27APCH RATIO 20:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
0976 FT POWERLINE 2400 FT FROM RUNWAY END. POWERLINE MAY BE PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED BY TREES.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
1FOR ASSISTANCE CALL 260-760-0828

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C40

Answer card

ICAO: C40
Name: MILLER
Location: BLUFFTON, INDIANA
Elevation: 845 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,845 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 210° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Miller Airport (C40) sits in Bluffton, Indiana. Field elevation is 845 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,600 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field that works out to about 1,845 ft MSL. Miller Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (260) 694-6214 for current service details.

A few remarks matter here. Runway 09 has a displaced threshold with white cones. The published notes also call out a 76-foot powerline about 2,400 ft from the runway end on 09. Trees may hide part of it. Both runway ends have a 20 to 1 approach note at the displaced thresholds. This is a small turf strip with no tower, so plan your arrival early and keep your scan outside. If you need clearance delivery, Chicago ARTCC is listed in the remarks. For any current operational detail, call the airport operator or the FBO directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Miller Airport (C40)?

C40 has one runway. It is runway 09/27. The runway is 2,600 ft long and turf.

What is the pattern altitude at C40?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,845 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does Miller Airport have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for C40. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before departure.

Is C40 towered?

No. Miller Airport has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your traffic calls early.

Which FBO is on the field at Miller Airport?

Miller Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (260) 694-6214 for current availability and service details.

Are there runway obstructions at C40?

Yes. The remarks call out a 76-foot powerline about 2,400 ft from the runway end on runway 09. Trees may partially hide it. The remarks also note displaced thresholds marked with white cones.

What should I know before landing on runway 09 or 27 at C40?

Both runway ends have a 20 to 1 approach note at the displaced thresholds. Runway 09 also has the powerline note near the departure end. Treat it like a short turf strip and verify current conditions before arrival.

Who do I call for clearance or airport help at C40?

For clearance delivery, the remarks list Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. For other assistance, the remarks list 260-760-0828.

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