Indianapolis International Airport (KIND)
Large airport · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIND |
| IATA | IND |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°43'2" W 86°17'40" 39.71730, -86.29440 |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 11,200 ft (3414 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14/32 | 7,278 ft (2218 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Indianapolis International Airport at a glance
Indianapolis International Airport is a large airport in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, known to airline systems as IND. The field elevation of 797 ft (243 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIND are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 05L/23R — offers 11,200 ft (3414 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05L points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIND shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Indianapolis International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Municipal Airport | KBAK | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Monroe County Airport | KBMG | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field | KHUF | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Purdue University Airport | KLAF | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Delaware County Johnson Field | KMIE | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Indianapolis International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 797 ft field elevation of Indianapolis International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Indianapolis International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Indianapolis International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Indianapolis International Airport is KIND, and its IATA code is IND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Indianapolis International Airport above sea level?
Indianapolis International Airport sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Indianapolis International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.7173, -86.2944 — in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Columbus Municipal Airport, about 61 km away.
Does KIND publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIND appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Indianapolis International Airport?
Indianapolis International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 05L/23R, measures 11,200 ft (3414 m) with a CON surface.