Airport Specifications
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AWOS
updated every 20 Minutes
| METAR text: | KPPO 051715Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A2987 RMK AO2 T00380008 |
| Conditions at: | KPPO (LA PORTE , IN, US) observed 1715 UTC 05 February 2023 |
| Temperature: | 3.8°C (39°F) |
| Dewpoint: | 0.8°C (33°F) [RH = 81%] |
| Pressure (altimeter): | 29.87 inches Hg (1011.6 mb) |
| Winds: | from the SW (220 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 knots; 6.2 m/s) |
| Visibility: | 10 or more miles (16+ km) |
| Ceiling: | at least 12,000 feet AGL |
| Clouds: | sky clear below 12,000 feet AGL |
| Weather: | automated observation with no human augmentation; there may or may not be significant weather present at this time |
Fuel
- 100LL FS 6.15
- 100LL SS 6.00
- Jet-A 5.65
- Jet-A 300 gals+ 5.00
- 90REC 5.70
Hours Attended (CST)
- Weekdays 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Weekends 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Holidays* Closed
*Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
For after-hours service, please contact Joe Keeton at 219-608-4707
Location
Elevation:
812 ft. / 247.5 m (surveyed)
Lat/Long:
41-34-20.9000N / 086-44-04.2990W
41-34.348333N / 086-44.071650W
41.5724722N / -86.7345275W
3 miles S of LA PORTE, IN
Runways
2-20, 5000′ x 75′
14-32, 2798′ x 60′
Traffic Pattern
Standard Left to Runways 2 and 20
Standard Left – Runways 14 and 32
Lighting
Beacon, Rwy, Taxiway Entrance Only Rwy 2,20,32 PAPI Lights Night Activate – CTAF MIRL RY 02/20; REIL RYS 02 & 20; AND PAPI RYS 02, 20, & 32
Communications
CTAF/UNICOM 123.0 WX AWOS-3 119.825 (Phone: 219-326-6916)
SOUTH BEND APPROACH: 132.05
SOUTH BEND DEPARTURE: 132.05
WX AWOS-3 at MGC (9 nm NW): 128.450 (219-878-1106)
WX ASOS at VPZ (14 nm SW): 125.875 (219-531-1770)
WX AWOS-3 at OXI (15 nm S): 135.775 (574-772-2041)
Food Service
None on Site – Use the courtesy car for restaurants less than 1 mile away. Catering can be arranged.
Tie Downs
$15 Overnight
$75 Monthly
Hangar Rentals
$75 – $150 Per Month
$25 Overnight (T-Hangar)
Call for availability of heated 100 x 100 hangar
Courtesy Car
Elite Simulator
FAA-Certified Flight Simulator available for $40/hour. Call ahead to schedule.
EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh
Make us a stopping point for bonus services during the week of AirVenture!
-24/7 Self-Serve Fuel (100LL and 90 Rec)
-Full Service Fuel (100LL and JetA+)
-Fuel Discounts (100LL full serve at self-serve price, 90 Rec self-serve will be reduced $.15 during the week of Oshkosh)
-24/7 access to shower, rest room, fridge, microwave, and sofas on east side of field by self-serve pumps. Use 4-digit unicom code for entry.
-FOOD! Between 10am-2pm CST Monday-Friday we’ll have the grill hot with food available-donations appreciated. Weekends there will be food but less options.
-Courtesy Car
-Hangars (one empty hangar, $10/night, call ahead to reserve)
-Lunch on the Fly (11-1pm CST, Friday the 23rd is our monthly “Lunch on the Fly”)