KBAK Columbus Municipal Airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) is a towered general-aviation airport in Columbus, Indiana, at 656 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 05/23 (6,401 ft), 14/32 (5,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KBAK · FAA BAK · IATA CLU |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, IN · 39.2624, -85.8956 |
| Elevation | 656 ft MSL (200 m) |
| Tower | 118.6 MHz |
| AWOS | 119.75 MHz |
| FAA charts | 8 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KBAK METAR and TAF
METAR KBAK 010145Z 00000KT 10SM BKN110 13/08 A3033 RMK LAST| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Broken 11,000 ft · ceiling 11,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 13°C (55°F) / 8°C (46°F) · spread 5°C |
| Altimeter | 30.33 inHg (1027 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: LAST: last report before the station closes for the night
KBAK does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 6,401 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 14 / 32 | 5,000 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | INDIANAPOLIS APP/DEP | 134.85 |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 119.75 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.6 |
| CTAF | 118.6 | |
| Ground | 121.6 | |
| Radio (FSS) | TERRE HAUTE RDO | 112.0 |
| Tower | 118.6 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KBAK before you fly.
FAA charts for KBAK — d-TPP 2611
8 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KBAK on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.