Fischer Field Private

6IN4 · Waldron, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
835 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,400 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 6IN4. Nearby reporting stations: KGEZ (9 NM), KBAK (15 NM), KHBE (17 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:14 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:00 AM11:00Z
Sunrise07:26 AM11:26Z
Sunset07:47 PM23:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:14 PM00:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:14 PM → 07:00 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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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° mag · 267° true
Dimensions
2,400 × 70 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Markings
nonstandard

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 6IN4 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 6IN4 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

SHB 116.15 · VHP 116.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SHB · Shelbyville VOR/DME 116.15 · 108Y Low r149° / 11.6 NM
VHP · Brickyard VORTAC 116.30 · 110X High r123° / 37.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IN4 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
6IN4
Coordinates
39.4658, -85.6986
Elevation
835 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1999/10
Distance from city
1 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JAMES FISCHER
4098 S 375 E, WALDRON, IN
765-525-6637
Manager
BOB DALLEY
5492 E 500 S, WALDRON, IN
(317) 850-2447
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • 300 FT TWR 3 MI NNE.
  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.

Runways

  • REFLECTIVE WHITE TAPE EVERY 250 FT.
  • REFLECTIVE WHITE TAPE EVERY 250 FT.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 6IN2 Whelen (private) (3 NM) · 70II Nasby (private) (3 NM) · 1II0 Webster (private) (8 NM) · II97 Skeeter Landing (private) (9 NM) · 58II Eagles Nest (private) (10 NM)

About 6IN4

Fischer Field (6IN4) is an airport in Waldron, IN, at 835 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6IN4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 6IN4 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 6IN4?

Fischer Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 6IN4?

Fischer Field is in Waldron, IN, at an elevation of 835 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4658, -85.6986.

More about 6IN4

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 6IN4 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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