Small Field Private
IN81 · Carthage, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:22 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 18RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 180° true
- Dimensions
- 1,200 × 120 ft
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the right downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 18
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 25 ft, 400 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,200 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
SHB 116.15 · VHP 116.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHB · Shelbyville | VOR/DME | 116.15 · 108Y | Low | r059° / 14.3 NM |
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r095° / 37.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN81 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN81
- Coordinates
- 39.7519, -85.5575
- Elevation
- 920 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/06
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.
Runways
- 225 FT TWR 1000 FT E; 25 FT POLES 30 FT W; 25 FT TREES 30 FT S.
Nearby airports
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About IN81
Small Field (IN81) is an airport in Carthage, IN, at 920 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IN81 have a control tower?
No. Small Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at IN81?
Small Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN81?
Small Field is in Carthage, IN, at an elevation of 920 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7519, -85.5575.
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