Pippenger Private

3IN5 · Albion, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
980 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,300 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3IN5. Nearby reporting stations: KGWB (14 NM), KSMD (14 NM), KASW (21 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:14 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:57 AM10:57Z
Sunrise07:25 AM11:25Z
Sunset07:46 PM23:46Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:14 PM00:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:14 PM → 06:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:46 PM → 06:25 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 070°downwind 340°base 250°final 160°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
160° mag · 156° true
Dimensions
1,300 × 75 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 340°) on the 45° at 2,000 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 3IN5 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3IN5 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

OLK 110.40 · FWA 117.80 · GSH 113.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OLK · Webster Lake VOR 110.40 Low r056° / 7.1 NM
FWA · Fort Wayne VORTAC 117.80 · 125X High r344° / 21.9 NM
GSH · Goshen TACAN 113.70 · 84X r113° / 32.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3IN5 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3IN5
Coordinates
41.3169, -85.3714
Elevation
980 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
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
Activated
2002/11
Distance from city
5 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JASON PIPPENGER
2544 SOUTH 300 EAST, ALBION, IN
(260) 564-4898
Manager
JASON PIPPENGER
715 TRAIL RIDGE, ALBION, IN
(260) 564-4898
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • TOWER 2.5 NM WEST OF AIRPORT.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Nearby airports

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About 3IN5

Pippenger (3IN5) is an airport in Albion, IN, at 980 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3IN5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3IN5 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3IN5?

Pippenger has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3IN5?

Pippenger is in Albion, IN, at an elevation of 980 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3169, -85.3714.

More about 3IN5

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 3IN5 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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