KIND Indianapolis International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Indianapolis, Indiana, at 797 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 05L/23R (11,200 ft), 05R/23L (10,000 ft), 14/32 (7,278 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 KIND · FAA IND · IATA IND |
|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN · 39.7173, -86.2944 |
| Elevation | 797 ft MSL (243 m) |
| Tower | 120.9 MHz (INDY TWR) |
| ATIS | 134.25 MHz |
| FAA charts | 51 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KIND METAR and TAF
METAR KIND 010454Z 11004KT 10SM OVC130 16/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP266 T01560044 401940128| Wind | From 110° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 13,000 ft · ceiling 13,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 16°C (61°F) / 4°C (39°F) · spread 12°C |
| Altimeter | 30.32 inHg (1027 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP266: sea-level pressure 1026.6 hPa · T01560044: temperature 15.6°C, dew point 4.4°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (110° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 05L: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 23R: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 05R: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 23L: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 14: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 32: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:26Z · valid 1st 02Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KIND 010226Z 0102/0206 10005KT P6SM OVC100 FM011400 16006KT P6SM VCSH OVC060 PROB30 0118/0124 P6SM -RA OVC040- Initially · 1st 02Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 100° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind 160° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 6,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 18Z – 1st 24Z: visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain · overcast 4,000 ft
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05L / 23R | 11,200 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 05R / 23L | 10,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 14 / 32 | 7,278 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | APP INITIAL CONTACT | 128.175 |
| APP (E) | APP EAST OF ACTIVE RWY | 127.15 |
| APP (W) | APP WEST OF ACTIVE RUNWAY | 124.65 |
| ATIS | 134.25 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 128.75 |
| DEP (E) | DEP EAST | 124.95 |
| DEP (W) | DEP WEST | 119.05 |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | TERRE HAUTE RDO | 122.55 |
| Tower | INDY TWR | 120.9 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KIND before you fly.
FAA charts for KIND — d-TPP 2611
51 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 24
- ILS OR LOC RWY 05L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 05R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 14
- ILS OR LOC RWY 23L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 23R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 32
- ILS RWY 05L (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 05R (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 23R (SA CAT I - II)
- ILS RWY 05L (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 05R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 23L (SA CAT II)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 05L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 05R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 14
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 23L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 23R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 32
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 05L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 05R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 14
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 32
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 11
Arrivals (STAR) 13
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KIND 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.