Indianapolis Regional Airport
MQJ · KMQJ · Indianapolis, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:24 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunrise | 06:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 01:24Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 16LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 162° mag · 160° true
- Dimensions
- 3,902 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Concrete
- Lights
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- CTAF
- 122.975
Enter the left downwind (heading 342°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 16
- Threshold elev
- 858 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Threshold crossing height
- 46 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 858 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,005 ft | |
| 16/34 | 3,902 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
Taxi & takeoff
Departure & arrival
“Indianapolis”ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 128.175 | CLANG RNAV STAR · RACYR STAR |
| 317.8 | APCH/P DEP/P · CLANG RNAV STAR · RACYR STAR |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 25
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 25 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (MQJ) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
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 | r344° / 13.1 NM |
| VHP · Brickyard | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r084° / 21.8 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KMQJ
- Coordinates
- 39.8435, -85.8971
- Elevation
- 862 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Weather station
- AWOS-3PT · 127.950 · ☎ 317-335-3037
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- MQJ
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2200
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- GPS MON airport
- Yes
- Activated
- 1977/11
- Distance from city
- 12 E
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- DUSK-DAWN; ACTVT MALSR RWY 25; HIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. on 122.975 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 07: 4-light PAPI (left) · 25: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 16: 2-light PAPI (left) · 34: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 7 notes
General
- RWY 16/34 & TWY B NOT AVBL TO ACR WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
- FOR FUEL & SVC - 131.5
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.
Lighting
- DUSK-DAWN; ACTVT MALSR RWY 25; HIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.
Obstructions
- CROPS 250 FT S OF RWY END.
- CROPS 155 FT FM & 175 FT W OF RWY END.
Attendance
- AVBL AFT HR - 317-335-3371.
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Nearby airports
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About KMQJ
Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ · KMQJ) is an airport in Indianapolis, IN, at 862 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,005 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMQJ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KMQJ have a control tower?
No. Indianapolis Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at KMQJ?
Indianapolis Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,005 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KMQJ?
Indianapolis Regional Airport is in Indianapolis, IN, at an elevation of 862 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.8435, -85.8971.
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