Fox Station Private

78II · La Fontaine, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
835 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,850 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 78II. Nearby reporting stations: KIWH (9 NM), KMZZ (9 NM), KHHG (17 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 08:09 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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07:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise07:29 AM11:29Z
Sunset07:42 PM23:42Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:09 PM00:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:09 PM → 07:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:42 PM → 06:29 AM

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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
1,850 × 100 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
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 850 ft from threshold

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

MZZ 108.60 · OKK 113.50 · GUS 108.45 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MZZ · Marion VOR/DME 108.60 · 23X Low r000° / 8.6 NM
OKK · Kokomo TACAN 113.50 · 82X r074° / 18.1 NM
GUS · Grissom TACAN 108.45 · 21Y r093° / 21.1 NM
FWA · Fort Wayne VORTAC 117.80 · 125X High r234° / 30.7 NM
OLK · Webster Lake VOR 110.40 Low r196° / 37.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78II — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
78II
Coordinates
40.6362, -85.6880
Elevation
835 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
Activated
1994/03
Distance from city
3 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MICHAEL SHAFFER
5747 RED FOX DRIVE, MARION, IN
810-614-4869
Manager
MICHAEL SHAFFER
5747 RED FOX DRIVE, MARION, IN
810-614-4869
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 1I8 Converse (10 NM) · 1IN9 Lee Farms (private) (12 NM) · IN85 Bowlin (private) (15 NM) · 83IN Goodenough (private) (16 NM)

About 78II

Fox Station (78II) is an airport in La Fontaine, IN, at 835 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78II, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 78II have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 78II?

Fox Station has 1 runway; the longest is 1,850 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 78II?

Fox Station is in La Fontaine, IN, at an elevation of 835 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6362, -85.6880.

More about 78II

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 78II 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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