Hobart Sky Ranch

3HO · Hobart, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
630 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,125 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3HO. Nearby reporting stations: KGYY (8 NM), KIGQ (12 NM), KVPZ (13 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:16 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:07 AM11:07Z
Sunrise06:35 AM11:35Z
Sunset06:48 PM23:48Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:16 PM00:16Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:16 PM → 06:07 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:48 PM → 05:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 091°downwind 001°base 271°final 181°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
181° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
3,125 × 40 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 001°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
630 ft
Markings
nonstandard
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
TDZ elevation
630 ft

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
133.1LUCIT STAR
285.6LUCIT STAR

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CGT 114.20 · EON 113.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CGT · Chicago Heights VORTAC 114.20 · 89X Low r077° / 14.1 NM
EON · Peotone VORTAC 113.20 · 79X Low r052° / 29.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3HO
Coordinates
41.5559, -87.2639
Elevation
630 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
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
ALL 0800-1700
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
2 NW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 10,000 ft AGL · WED,WEEKENDS 0800-SS

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — 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.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DON NIEMEYER
3600 N LAKE PARK AVENUE, HOBART, IN
219-962-3020
Manager
DON NIEMEYER
3600 N LAKE PARK AVENUE, HOBART, IN
219-962-3020
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • TRAILER PARK 155 FT WEST OF RWY
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.

Runways

  • NUMBERING SMALLER THAN STD & OFFSET TO L SIDE OF RWY. NON STD DSPLCD THLD MARKINGS.
  • NUMBERING SMALLER THAN STD. NON STD DSPLCD THLD MARKINGS.
  • RWY PAVEMENT & SHOULDER SPALLING. WEED GROWTH WITHIN RWY.

Obstructions

  • 15 FT ROAD 130 FT FM RWY END
  • 40 FT TREES FM RWY END, 50 FT TO 70 FT L & R OF RWY
  • APCH SLOPE 14:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
  • APCH SLOPE 22:1.

Nearby airports

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About 3HO

Hobart Sky Ranch (3HO) is an airport in Hobart, IN, at 630 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,125 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3HO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3HO have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3HO?

Hobart Sky Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 3,125 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3HO?

Hobart Sky Ranch is in Hobart, IN, at an elevation of 630 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5559, -87.2639.

More about 3HO

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 3HO 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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