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Portland Municipal Airport
PLD · KPLD · Portland, IN · 925 ft elevation · var 3W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KPLD
- Coordinates
- 40.4508, -84.9901
- Elevation
- 925 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- NOTAM facility
- HUF
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0800-1900
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1947/02
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:47 PM | 01:47Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:47 PM → 05:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:13 PM → 05:09 AM
Plan a flight from KPLD
Runway 09/27
5,505 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good) 09
- Heading
- 092° mag · 89° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
27
- Heading
- 272° mag · 269° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 127.2 | FORT WAYNE APP/DEP |
| AWOS | 126.675 | AWOS 3 |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIE · Muncie | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r058° / 22.5 NM |
| MZZ · Marion | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r097° / 31.6 NM |
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r164° / 33 NM |
| DQN · Dayton | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r315° / 37.7 NM |
Approaches
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 09 ↗ · amdt 2A
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27 ↗ · amdt 2B
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Agricultural, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Owner
CITY OF PORTLAND
AVN COMM BOARD,CITY HALL, PORTLAND, IN
260-729-5233
Manager
HAROLD TAVZEL
661 W 100 N, PORTLAND, IN
260-729-1577
Remarks FAA
- 150 FT LGTD WATER TWR 1300 FT SE; 120 FT GRAIN ELEV 1300 FT ESE.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INT - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 ON CONSLY.
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
- SEASONAL CROPS.
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