Dreessen Field Private
17II · Walkerton, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:18 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunset | 06:51 PM | 23:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:18 PM | 00:18Z |
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Runways
RWY 27LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 270° mag · 268° true
- Dimensions
- 2,600 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 27
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GIJ 115.40 · GSH 113.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIJ · Gipper | VORTAC | 115.40 · 101X | High | r204° / 21 NM |
| GSH · Goshen | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r258° / 22.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17II — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17II
- Coordinates
- 41.4500, -86.5103
- Elevation
- 706 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/12
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Contact
- OTHER CONTACT: STEVE DRESSEN 71281 TIMOTHY TR. WALKERTON IN 46574 - 574-586-2088
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About 17II
Dreessen Field (17II) is an airport in Walkerton, IN, at 706 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17II, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 17II have a control tower?
No. Dreessen Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 17II?
Dreessen Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 17II?
Dreessen Field is in Walkerton, IN, at an elevation of 706 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4500, -86.5103.
More about 17II
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 17II 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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