Lake James Seaplane Base
01E · Angola, IN · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 08:07 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 07:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 07:40 PM | 23:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:07 PM | 00:07Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13W/31W | 2,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
OLK 110.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLK · Webster Lake | VOR | 110.40 | Low | r040° / 34.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 01E
- Coordinates
- 41.7000, -85.0393
- Elevation
- 964 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- HUF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1999/08
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- SEAPLANE OPS PROHIBITED SS-SR.
- EXPECT HEAVY BOAT TFC BETWEEN MEMORIAL DAY AND LABOR DAY.
- DO NOT BLOCK BOATS RAMPS, SEAPLANE DOCKING AREAS LIMITED.
- FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Contact
- BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATOR.
Nearby airports
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About 01E
Lake James (01E) is a seaplane base in Angola, IN, at 964 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 01E, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 01E have a control tower?
No. Lake James is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 01E?
Lake James has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 01E?
Lake James is in Angola, IN, at an elevation of 964 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7000, -85.0393.
More about 01E
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 01E in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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