Homestead Airport Private

29IN · Columbia City, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
863 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,950 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:25 PM
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Morning civil twilight
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06:09 AM10:09Z
Sunrise06:40 AM10:40Z
Sunset08:55 PM00:55Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
09:25 PM → 06:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:55 PM → 05:40 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 093°downwind 003°base 273°final 183°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
183° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
1,950 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 003°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Pline, 40 ft, 150 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

FWA 117.80 · OLK 110.40 · MZZ 108.60 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FWA · Fort Wayne VORTAC 117.80 · 125X High r309° / 10.7 NM
OLK · Webster Lake VOR 110.40 Low r157° / 11.5 NM
MZZ · Marion VOR/DME 108.60 · 23X Low r024° / 37.4 NM
GSH · Goshen TACAN 113.70 · 84X r133° / 39.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 29IN — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
29IN
Coordinates
41.0754, -85.3856
Elevation
863 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
MAY-NOV ALL DALGT
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1978/03
Distance from city
7 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOHN BORMANN
10320 COVINGTON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN
260-432-4723
Manager
JOHN BORMANN
10320 COVINGTON RD., FORT WAYNE, IN
260-432-4723
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About 29IN

Homestead Airport (29IN) is an airport in Columbia City, IN, at 863 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,950 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 29IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 29IN have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 29IN?

Homestead Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,950 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 29IN?

Homestead Airport is in Columbia City, IN, at an elevation of 863 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0754, -85.3856.

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