KEKM Elkhart Municipal Airport
Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKI) is a towered general-aviation airport in Elkhart, Indiana, at 778 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 09/27 (6,500 ft), 18/36 (3,999 ft), 08/26 (2,480 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 KEKM · FAA EKM · IATA EKI |
|---|---|
| Location | Elkhart, IN · 41.7194, -86.0032 |
| Elevation | 778 ft MSL (237 m) |
| Tower | 119.5 MHz |
| AWOS | 124.475 MHz |
| FAA charts | 8 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KEKM METAR and TAF
METAR KEKM 010515Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT110 11/06 A3035 RMK AO2 T01130059 $| Wind | From 110° at 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Scattered 11,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 11°C (52°F) / 6°C (43°F) · spread 5°C |
| Altimeter | 30.35 inHg (1028 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T01130059: temperature 11.3°C, dew point 5.9°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (110° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 09: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 27: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 18: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 36: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 08: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 26: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
KEKM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 6,500 × 120 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 18 / 36 | 3,999 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 08 / 26 | 2,480 × 250 ft | gravel | No |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | SOUTH BEND APP/DEP | 118.55 |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 124.475 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.8 |
| CTAF | 119.5 | |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | TERRE HAUTE RDO | 113.7 |
| Tower | 119.5 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KEKM before you fly.
FAA charts for KEKM — 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
KEKM 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.