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AWOS

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METAR text: KPPO 232015Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3004 RMK AO2 T02500065
Conditions at: KPPO (LA PORTE , IN, US) observed 2015 UTC 23 September 2023
Temperature: 25.0°C (77°F)
Dewpoint: 6.5°C (44°F) [RH = 31%]
Pressure (altimeter): 30.04 inches Hg (1017.4 mb)
Winds: from the E (80 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.1 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 5.95
  • 100LL SS 5.80
  • Jet-A 5.15
  • Jet-A 300 gals+ 4.90
  • 90REC 5.20

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 Monthly

Hangar Rentals

$75 – $150 Per Month
$25 Overnight (T-Hangar)
Call for availability of heated 100 x 100 hangar

Courtesy Car

Please call ahead to reserve the car. Otherwise, it’s a first come, first served basis.

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”)

Fuel Pricing

  • 100LL FS 5.95
  • 100LL SS 5.80
  • Jet-A 5.15
  • Jet-A 300 gals+ 4.90
  • 90REC 5.20