Wells County Sheriff's Dept HeliportPrivate
65IN · Bluffton, IN · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-05 · night begins 06:01 PM
| Event | Local (EST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunrise | 07:16 AM | 12:16Z |
| Sunset | 05:33 PM | 22:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 06:01 PM | 23:01Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
FWA 117.80 · MZZ 108.60 · OLK 110.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 · 125X | High | r187° / 14.7 NM |
| MZZ · Marion | VOR/DME | 108.60 · 23X | Low | r060° / 26.3 NM |
| OLK · Webster Lake | VOR | 110.40 | Low | r159° / 33.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 65IN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 65IN
- Coordinates
- 40.7339, -85.1961
- Elevation
- 830 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/08
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 260-824-3426.
Obstructions
- 180 FT MKD LGTD TWR 300 FT E; 400 FT PLINES 400 FT S.
Nearby airports
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About 65IN
Wells County Sheriff's Dept (65IN) is a heliport in Bluffton, IN, at 830 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 65IN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 65IN have a control tower?
No. Wells County Sheriff's Dept is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 65IN?
Wells County Sheriff's Dept has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 65IN?
Wells County Sheriff's Dept is in Bluffton, IN, at an elevation of 830 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7339, -85.1961.
More about 65IN
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 65IN 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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