Dick's Strip Private

3II9 · Arcola, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
850 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:25 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:09 AM10:09Z
Sunrise06:39 AM10:39Z
Sunset08:54 PM00:54Z
Evening civil twilight
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09:25 PM01:25Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:25 PM → 06:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:54 PM → 05:39 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 183°downwind 093°base 003°final 273°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
273° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 65 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 093°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 3II9 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3II9 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

FWA 117.80 · OLK 110.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FWA · Fort Wayne VORTAC 117.80 · 125X High r347° / 7.6 NM
OLK · Webster Lake VOR 110.40 Low r131° / 14.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3II9 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3II9
Coordinates
41.0984, -85.2418
Elevation
850 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-SEP ALL DALGT
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1983/06
Distance from city
2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RONALD & LA DEAN DICK
2610 O'DAY ROAD, FORT WAYNE, IN
260-625-3002
Manager
RONALD DICK
2610 O'DAY ROAD, FORT WAYNE, IN
260-625-3002
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 1IN3 Confer's Place Airport (private) (0 NM) · 29IN Homestead Airport (private) (7 NM) · 2IN2 Gerig's Field (private) (8 NM) · 09IN Gordon Airport (private) (8 NM)

About 3II9

Dick's Strip (3II9) is an airport in Arcola, IN, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3II9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3II9 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3II9?

Dick's Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3II9?

Dick's Strip is in Arcola, IN, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0984, -85.2418.

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