KLAF -- Purdue University

Lafayette, IN, US

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Airport Communications

ATIS: 127.75
ASOS: 765-743-9687
LAFAYETTE TOWER: 119.6 (343.625)
LAFAYETTE GROUND: 121.9 (343.625)
GRISSOM APPROACH: 123.85 (291.675)
EMERG: (243.0)
CTAF: 119.6
UNICOM: 122.95
AWOS-3 at FKR (19.0 SE): 124.325, 765-654-0328
AWOS-3P at MCX (19.7 NE): 124.05, 574-583-0531
AWOS-3PT at CFJ (26.2 S): 125.65, 765-362-2967
AWOS-3P at GGP (31.4 NE): 118.5, 574-737-7310
AWOS-3 at DNV (32.7 SW): 119.275, 217-442-4660
  • Approach/Departure service provided by chicago ARTCC on frequency 123.85 (lafayette RCAG) when grissom (GUS) approach/Departure CON closed..

Runways

Runway 10/28

Dimensions6600 x 150 feet / 2012 x 46 meters
Surface Asphalt / Grooved / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-90, D-110, ST-165
PCR VALUE: 470/F/D/X/T
Edge LightingHigh Intensity
Runway 10 Runway 28
Coordinates N40°24.84' / W86°57.06'N40°24.67' / W86°55.65'
Elevation 600.1597.8
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 99° True279° True
Declared Distances TORA:6600 TODA:6600 ASDA:6600 LDA:6600TORA:6600 TODA:6600 ASDA:6600 LDA:6600
Markings Precision Instrument in fair conditionPrecision Instrument in fair condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)V4R (3° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights
REIL NoYes

Runway 05/23

Dimensions4225 x 100 feet / 1288 x 30 meters
Surface Asphalt / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-48, D-58, ST-90
PCR VALUE: 80/F/D/X/T
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 05 Runway 23
Coordinates N40°24.49' / W86°56.34'N40°24.94' / W86°55.65'
Elevation 592.5605.7
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 50° True230° True
Declared Distances TORA:4225 TODA:4225 ASDA:4225 LDA:4225TORA:4225 TODA:4225 ASDA:4225 LDA:3912
Markings Basic in fair conditionBasic in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P2L (3° Glide Path Angle)P2L (3° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL YesYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN40°24.74' / W86°56.21'
LocationLocated 2 miles SW of Lafayette, IN. on 527 acres of land.
Elevation605.8 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation1° W

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateApril 1940
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.CHICAGO
F.S.S.TERRE HAUTE
NOTAMs FacilityLAF (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartCHICAGO
ARFF CertI A U 11/1972 — Unscheduled air carrier operations GTR than 30 passengers seats prior permission required - 765-496-6326 or 765-496-4057. Index B ARFF cpbly available on require.
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceALL/MON-FRI/0800-1700
AirspaceCLASS D SVC 0700-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS E

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
1501 AVIATION DRIVE
TRML BLDG ROOM 201
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907
(765) 496-6326
Manager
ADAM BAXMEYER
1501 AVIATION DRIVE
TRML BLDG ROOM 201
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907
(765) 496-6850

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A
Transient StorageTiedowns, Hangar
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Bulk OxygenHIGH/LOW
Other ServicesAIR AMBULANCE SERVICES, AVIONICS, CHARTER SERVICE, AIRCRAFT RENTAL, AIRCRAFT SALES

Remarks

  • Trng operations & birds in the vicinity of airport.
  • Surface condition unmnt 2200-0600 or wkend.
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on FSS frequency, contact chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.
  • When the control tower is closed activate MALSR runway 10; REIL runway 5, 23 & 28; MIRL runway 5/23; HIRL runway 10/28 - CTAF.