Airport & FBO Info for KLAF/LAF PURDUE UNIVERSITY LAFAYETTE IN
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KLAF

PURDUE UNIVERSITY       LAFAYETTE       IN
  Time Zone: Eastern 
Lat: N 4024.7     Long: W 08656.2    Elev: 606     Var: +01  Longest Runway: 6600
    Dept. ATIS: 127.75     Arr. ATIS: 127.75     AWOS: 127.75   Ground: 121.9     Tower: 119.6

FBO & Flight Services info for KLAF

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Professional, friendly service is what you will receive from Purdue Aviation's Line Service Technicians. Our trained staff is ready to serve you, your customers, and your aircraft with the utmost quality and care you should expect from an FBO. Services & amenities include: Red Carpet Service, Hangar, Courtesy Cars, Catering, Quick Turns, On-the-Ramp Rental Cars, Wing Points, and much more!
Ph: 765-743-9692 Fax: 765-743-6136 Freq: 122.95WebsiteE-Mail
                   
Service
Jet
100LL
80/87
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Full4.615.60    Last Update: 09/10/2021 08:27

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Runway & Approach Info for KLAF
Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
  Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
05
4225x100  4225'          
 
  
23
  4225x100  3902'          
 
10
6600x150  6600'          
ILS
 110.30 - 100°  
  
28
  6600x150  6600'          
 
 * only ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF approaches to a specific runway are shown
** For any Declared Landing Distance Available, please see A/FD or Approach plates
Runway Weight Capability (lbs.) Help
Runway IDSingle WheelDouble WheelDouble Tandem WheelDual Double Wheel
05/2348,00058,00090,000N/A
10/2890,000110,000165,000N/A
These numbers are Advisory and are not limits.   The Airport Manager should have more accurate Weight Limits
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A/FD
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Airport Diagram of KLAF
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Facility Name: PURDUE UNIVERSITY
City Name: LAFAYETTE
County: TIPPECANOE
State abbrev: IN
State Name: INDIANA
   
Ownership: PUBLICLY OWNED
Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Owner's Name: PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Address: 1501 AVIATION DRIVE, TRML BLDG ROOM 201
 WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907
Owner's Phone: (765) 496-6326
  
Manager's Name: ADAM BAXMEYER
Address: 1501 AVIATION DRIVE, TRML BLDG ROOM 201
 WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907
Phone: (765) 496-6850
   
FAA Region: GREAT LAKES
FAA Field Office: CHI
2006- Photo courtesy of John Werner

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Sunrise / Sunset times for PURDUE UNIVERSITY

DateSunriseSunset
09/24/21 Friday7:3719:42
09/25/21 Saturday7:3819:40
09/26/21 Sunday7:3919:39
09/27/21 Monday7:4019:37
09/28/21 Tuesday7:4119:35
09/29/21 Wednesday7:4219:34
09/30/21 Thursday7:4319:32
10/01/21 Friday7:4419:30
10/02/21 Saturday7:4519:29
10/03/21 Sunday7:4619:27
10/04/21 Monday7:4719:25
10/05/21 Tuesday7:4819:24
10/06/21 Wednesday7:4919:22
10/07/21 Thursday7:5019:21

Airport Facilities

Airport Attendance Schedule7 Days A Week 0600-2200
Airport Status OPERATIONAL (This Status can change at any time - please check NOTAMS)
Airport Lighting ScheduleWHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 10; REIL RWY 5, 23 & 28; MIRL RWY 5/23; HIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.
Airport Storage AvailableTie Downs, Hanger
Extra Services AvailableAir Ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales
Wind IndicatorYES - (lighted)
Control TowerYES
CTAF Frequency119.600
Unicom Frequency122.950
Rotating Beacon ColorCLEAR-GREEN (Light Land Airport)
Segmented CircleNO
Landing FeeNO

Airport Inspection Data

Airport InspectedFEDERAL - performed by FAA AIRPORTS FIELD PERSONNEL
Inspection Date09/20/2018

Airport Services

Type of Fuel AvailableGrade 100LL, JET A (freeze point -40C)
Airframe Repair ServiceMAJOR
Power Plant Repair ServiceMAJOR

Geographic Data

LatitudeN4024.7
LongitudeW08656.2 (ESTIMATED)
Arpt Elevation605ft (SURVEYED)
Magnetic Variation01W
2 miles SWof LAFAYETTE
Traffic Pattern Altitude
Sectional ChartCHICAGO

Aircraft Data

Operations (Reported)YearlyAvg. Daily
General Aviation Transient 2978582
General Aviation Local 63835175
Air Taxi 1108830
Commerical 530
Commuter 00
Military 1360
Aircraft based on Field
General Aviation Singles 67
General Aviation Multi 7
Jet Aircraft 2
General Aviation Helicopters 2
Military Aircraft 0
Gliders 0
Ultralights 0

FAA Services

FSS on field NO
FSS tie-in TERRE HAUTE
FSS Phone 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Who issues Notams LAF
Notam D service at airport YES
ARTCC Name CHICAGO

Federal Status

Airport CertificationCLSD TO SKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PAX SEATS. UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS PPR - 765-496-6326 OR 765-414-1626. INDEX B ARFF CAPABILITY AVBL ON REQ.
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting IndexAIRPORT HAS A CERTIFICATE UNDER CFR PART 139
Airport of EntryNo
Custom Landing RightsNo
Joint Civil/MilitaryNo
Military Landing rightsYES

Federal Agreements

NATIONAL PLAN OF INTEGRATED AIRPORT SYSTEMS (NPIAS)
GRANT AGREEMENTS UNDER FAAP/ADAP/AIP
ASSURANCES PURSUANT TO TITLE VI, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964

Remarks

STUDENT TRNG & BALD EAGLES INVOF ARPT.
APRT SFC COND NOT MNT BTN 2200 - 0600 OR WKENDS.
FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
RWY 05/2 3 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 79 FT OR LESS. UNSKED ACR WITH AT LEAST 31 PAX SEATS NA.
Airport Communications & Frequencies:
ATIS Frequencies:   Hours(local) of Operation:
127.75
LAFAYETTE Tower Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: 0700-2100   
119.6
343.625
LAFAYETTE Ground Frequencies:
121.9
343.625
Emergency Frequencies:
243.0
CTAF Frequency:
119.600
Unicom Frequency:
122.950
Remarks
  • APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY CHICAGO ARTCC ON FREQ 123.85 (LAFAYETTE RCAG) WHEN GRISSOM (GUS) APCH/DEP CON CLSD..
    • GRISSOM Primary Approach Frequencies:  
    123.85
    291.675
    GRISSOM Primary Departure Frequencies:  
    123.85
    291.675
    Runway Identifications
    Runway Identification: 05/23
    Length: 4225 ft
    Width: 100 ft
    Surface: ASPHALT-GOOD CONDITION
    Edge lights: Medium Intensity
    Weight: PCN 17 /F/C/Y/T

     Runway: 05   Runway: 23
    Mag heading: 51°Mag heading: 231°
    Rwy Slope: .31% UpRwy Slope: -.31% Down
    Approach: Approach:
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
    Markings: BASICMarkings: BASIC
    Marking Condition: FAIRMarking Condition: GOOD
    Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
    Lat & Long: N4024.5  W08656.3Lat. & Long.: N4024.9  W08655.6
    Elev: 592.5 ft. MSLElev: 605.6 ft. MSL
    TCH: 38 ft. AGLTCH: 39 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: 323 feet
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 597.0 feetTouchdown Elev.: 602.7 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 2-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 2-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
    RVR Equipment: RVR Equipment:
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: Approach Lights:
    REIL: YESREIL: YES
    Centerline Lights: NOCenterline Lights: NO
    Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: Runway with a Visual ApproachRunway Category: Runway with a Visual Approach
    Declared Distances: TORA:4225' TODA:4225' ASDA:4225' LDA:4225'Declared Distances: TORA:4225' TODA:4225' ASDA:4225' LDA:3912'
    Obstructions: Obstructions: FENCE
    Marked: Marked: NOT Marked/Lighted
    Clearance slope: 50:1Clearance slope: 7:1; 20:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
    Obstruction height: Obstruction height: 11 feet AGL
    Dist. from runway: Dist. from runway: 287 feet
    Centerline offset: Centerline offset: 132 feet left of centerline
    Comments: Comments:
    Runway Identification: 10/28
    Length: 6600 ft
    Width: 150 ft
    Surface: ASPHALT-GOOD CONDITION
    Edge lights: High Intensity
    Treatment: GROOVED
    Weight: PCN 51 /F/C/X/U

     Runway: 10   Runway: 28
    Mag heading: 100°Mag heading: 280°
    Rwy Slope: -.03% DownRwy Slope: .03% Up
    Approach: ILSApproach:
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
    Markings: PRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
    Marking Condition: FAIRMarking Condition: FAIR
    Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
    Lat & Long: N4024.8  W08657.1Lat. & Long.: N4024.7  W08655.7
    Elev: 600.1 ft. MSLElev: 597.8 ft. MSL
    TCH: 50 ft. AGLTCH: 46 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 600.6 feetTouchdown Elev.: 597.8 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway; PAPI UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.Visual Glide Slope: 4-BOX VASI ON RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY
    RVR Equipment: RVR Equipment:
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lightsApproach Lights:
    REIL: NOREIL: YES
    Centerline Lights: NOCenterline Lights: NO
    Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: Precision Instrument RunwayRunway Category: Runway with a Non-precision Approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
    Declared Distances: TORA:6600' TODA:6600' ASDA:6600' LDA:6600'Declared Distances: TORA:6600' TODA:6600' ASDA:6600' LDA:6600'
    Obstructions: TREESObstructions: TREES
    Marked: NOT Marked/LightedMarked: NOT Marked/Lighted
    Clearance slope: 32:1Clearance slope: 40:1
    Obstruction height: 97 feet AGLObstruction height: 51 feet AGL
    Dist. from runway: 3381 feetDist. from runway: 2057 feet
    Centerline offset: 968 left of centerlineCenterline offset: 439 feet right of centerline
    Comments: Comments:
    C:40/P:

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