Wawasee Private

4IN9 · Syracuse, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
880 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,150 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 4IN9. Nearby reporting stations: KGSH (8 NM), KASW (11 NM), KEKM (23 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:15 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:58 AM10:58Z
Sunrise07:26 AM11:26Z
Sunset07:47 PM23:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:15 PM00:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:15 PM → 06:58 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:47 PM → 06:26 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 160°downwind 070°base 340°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° mag · 247° true
Dimensions
2,150 × 80 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
300 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Markings
none
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 14 ft from threshold — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

OLK 110.40 · GSH 113.70 · FWA 117.80 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OLK · Webster Lake VOR 110.40 Low r323° / 13.5 NM
GSH · Goshen TACAN 113.70 · 84X r113° / 16.4 NM
FWA · Fort Wayne VORTAC 117.80 · 125X High r325° / 34.9 NM
GIJ · Gipper VORTAC 115.40 · 101X High r127° / 35.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4IN9 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
4IN9
Coordinates
41.4189, -85.6916
Elevation
880 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
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
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1945/05
Distance from city
3 E
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PROTECH MARINE INC.
12784 NORTH BISHOP RD, SYRACUSE, IN
(574) 457-2908
Manager
RANDY DEFFENBAUGH
12784 NORTH BISHOP RD, SYRACUSE, IN
(574) 527-3074
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • LIMITED SUMMER HANGAR RENTAL AVAILABLE - PLEASE CALL 574-457-3074
  • 3 FOOT HIGH SPLIT RAIL FENCE AT BOTH ENDS OF RWY TO DISCOURAGE AUTO TRAFFIC.
  • RWY NOT PLOWED IN WINTER.
  • BRING YOUR OWN TIEDOWNS.
  • CALL AHEAD TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO LAND 574-457-3074 9AM - 5PM M-F
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 20:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 AT DSPLCD THR.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: II21 Zollinger Strip (private) (3 NM) · 92IN H R Weisser (private) (7 NM) · 39II Miller Field (private) (9 NM) · C03 Nappanee Municipal (11 NM)

About 4IN9

Wawasee (4IN9) is an airport in Syracuse, IN, at 880 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4IN9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 4IN9 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 4IN9?

Wawasee has 1 runway; the longest is 2,150 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 4IN9?

Wawasee is in Syracuse, IN, at an elevation of 880 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4189, -85.6916.

More about 4IN9

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 4IN9 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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