Indianapolis International Airport (KIND)
Indianapolis, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KIND
IATA
IND
City
Indianapolis
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
797 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
39.7173, -86.2944
Overview
Crossroads of America with FedEx hub strategically important for cargo and passenger operations.
Current Weather at KIND
Pilots flying into or out of Indianapolis International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KIND 210054Z 05011KT 10SM SCT050 BKN090 BKN200 16/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205 T01610111Wind 050° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 05
Current TAF
TAF KIND 202325Z 2100/2206 02010KT P6SM BKN090 OVC200 FM210600 05010KT P6SM BKN025 OVC090 FM211400 07014KT P6SM OVC040Decode METAR for KIND
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Indianapolis International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KIND. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KIND. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Indianapolis. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Indianapolis International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Indianapolis International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KIND include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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