Drake Airport

49IN · Sullivan, IN · Print kneeboard

Elevation
500 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 02/20
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:28 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:23 AM10:23Z
Sunrise06:52 AM10:52Z
Sunset08:58 PM00:58Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
09:28 PM → 06:23 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 110°downwind 020°base 290°final 200°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
200° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 100 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF

Enter the left downwind (heading 020°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

TTH 115.30 · OOM 110.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TTH · Terre Haute VORTAC 115.30 · 100X High r194° / 22.3 NM
OOM · Hoosier VORTAC 110.20 · 39X Low r271° / 35.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49IN — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
49IN
Coordinates
39.1317, -87.3820
Elevation
500 ft MSL

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

No published services or facility detail for 49IN.

Nearby airports

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About 49IN

Drake Airport (49IN) is an airport in Sullivan, IN, at 500 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

What is the longest runway at 49IN?

Drake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 49IN?

Drake Airport is in Sullivan, IN, at an elevation of 500 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1317, -87.3820.

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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 49IN 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.