Ries Airport Private

76II · Laotto, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
880 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,150 ft 12/30
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:25 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:08 AM10:08Z
Sunrise06:39 AM10:39Z
Sunset08:55 PM00:55Z
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09:25 PM01:25Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:25 PM → 06:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 034°downwind 304°base 214°final 124°45° entry1230

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
124° mag · 120° true
Dimensions
1,150 × 40 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 304°) on the 45° at 1,900 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 76II → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 76II 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 r083° / 10.4 NM
FWA · Fort Wayne VORTAC 117.80 · 125X High r354° / 18.2 NM
GSH · Goshen TACAN 113.70 · 84X r113° / 37.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 76II — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
76II
Coordinates
41.2764, -85.2711
Elevation
880 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1993/11
Distance from city
4 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
EUGENE R RIES
51185-800E, LAOTTO, IN
260-693-3605
Manager
EUGENE R RIES
51185-800E, LAOTTO, IN
260-489-6197
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

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About 76II

Ries Airport (76II) is an airport in Laotto, IN, at 880 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 76II, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 76II have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 76II?

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

Where is 76II?

Ries Airport is in Laotto, IN, at an elevation of 880 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2764, -85.2711.

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