KLAF — Purdue University
Lafayette, IN · Elevation 605.8 ft · 40.4123, -86.9369
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,225 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 05 51° / 23 231° | 05 PAPI (2-light, left) / 23 PAPI (2-light, left) | 23 323 ft |
| 10/28 | 6,600 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 10 100° / 28 280° | 10 PAPI (4-light, left) / 28 VASI (4-light, right) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 119.6 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 119.6 MHz — Lafayette Tower (0700-2100)
- TWR
- 343.625 MHz — Lafayette Tower (0700-2100)
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Lafayette Ground
- GND
- 343.625 MHz — Lafayette Ground
- ATIS
- 127.75 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 123.85 MHz — Grissom Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 291.675 MHz — Grissom Approach/Departure
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
- LAFAYETTE RCAG
- 123.85 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Magnetic variation
- 1°W (1985)
- Flight service
- Terre Haute FSS (HUF) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- LAF ↗
Remarks (5)
- UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS PPR - 765-496-6326 OR 765-496-4057. INDEX B ARFF CPBLY AVBL ON REQ.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 10; REIL RWY 5, 23 & 28; MIRL RWY 5/23; HIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.
- TRNG OPS & BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
- SFC COND UNMNT 2200-0600 OR WKEND.
- FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KLAF?
- The CTAF at KLAF is 119.6 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KLAF?
- KLAF has 2 runways; the longest is 6,600 ft.
- Does KLAF have fuel?
- Yes — KLAF has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KLAF?
- Terre Haute FSS (HUF) serves KLAF. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- 1I9 — Delphi MUNI — 16 mi
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- 5I2 — Flora MUNI — 22 mi
- KMCX — White County — 22 mi
- KCFJ — Crawfordsville RGNL — 30 mi
- 50I — Kentland MUNI — 35 mi
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