Pruss Private

17IN · Farmers Retreat, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
890 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,100 ft NE/SW
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 17IN. Nearby reporting stations: KIMS (21 NM), KCVG (21 NM), KHLB (23 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:11 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:58 AM10:58Z
Sunrise07:24 AM11:24Z
Sunset07:44 PM23:44Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:11 PM00:11Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:11 PM → 06:58 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:44 PM → 06:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 315°downwind 225°base 135°final 045°45° entryNESW

RWY NELEFT traffic

Heading
045° mag · 042° true
Dimensions
3,100 × 60 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 225°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY NE
Approach obstacle
Pline, 500 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CVG 117.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CVG · Cincinnati TACAN 117.30 · 120X r267° / 19.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17IN — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
17IN
Coordinates
38.9784, -85.1097
Elevation
890 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1976/11
Distance from city
1 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BARRY PRUSS
7153 STATE ROAD 62, DILLSBORO, IN
812-926-3407
Manager
BARRY PRUSS
7153 STATE ROAD 62, DILLSBORO, IN
812-926-3407
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CINCINNATI APCH AT 859-372-6440

Nearby airports

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About 17IN

Pruss (17IN) is an airport in Farmers Retreat, IN, at 890 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 17IN have a control tower?

No. Pruss is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 17IN?

Pruss has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 17IN?

Pruss is in Farmers Retreat, IN, at an elevation of 890 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9784, -85.1097.

More about 17IN

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 17IN 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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