Indianapolis International (KIND), Indiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) is a Tier 1 facility serving the Indianapolis metro area, located roughly 7 nautical miles from the city center. The airport handled over 162,000 total operations in 2025, with business aviation accounting for more than 22,500 of those movements according to FAA TFMSC data. Three paved runways, including an 11,200-foot primary strip, support a broad mix of traffic under continuous tower coverage, with fuel and customs services available on site.
Runways
Indianapolis International has three paved runways. The longest, 05L/23R, is 11,200 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Indianapolis International has Jet A, Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Indianapolis International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Indianapolis International recorded 22,503 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KIND is concentrated in the late spring months, with May showing the highest activity of the year and January the lowest, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 2,374 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Indianapolis International averages 7.4 days above 90°F in July, 25.7 freeze days in January and 2.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.2°F, and January the coldest, at 36.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Indianapolis International has published operating constraints in five categories: runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the runway centerline.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of the runway centerline.
Be alert to the close proximity of Runway 14/32 to the northeast ramp.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager for details.
Large flocks of birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 1360/R/D/W/U
PCR VALUE: 1510/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 710/F/D/W/T
Primary student touch-and-go operations are not permitted.
Taxiway H runs contiguous to the northeast ramp.
Taxiway V is not available for air carrier operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Indianapolis International has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Eagle Creek Airpark (KEYE), 6.81 NM north.
Part of the Indianapolis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KIND
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The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KIND.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KIND?
Indianapolis International's longest runway is 05L/23R, a 11,200-foot concrete surface with a 150-foot width. The airport also operates 05R/23L, a 10,000-foot concrete runway of the same width, and a third strip, 14/32, at 7,278 feet on asphalt. All three runways are paved. This combination of lengths supports a wide range of aircraft, from turboprops to large jet traffic, without weight or length constraints limiting most business aviation operations at KIND.
Are customs services available at Indianapolis International (KIND)?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available on site at KIND, along with a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspection needs. This means arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. The onsite arrangement removes the need to coordinate an alternate customs airport for most operations. Crews should still confirm current procedures and any advance notice requirements directly with the airport, since agreement terms can affect specific cargo or passenger categories.
What fuel types are available at KIND?
Indianapolis International stocks 100LL avgas along with Jet A and Jet A1+ turbine fuel. The airport is attended around the clock, with an attendance schedule covering all days and all hours. This full-time staffing supports fueling operations regardless of arrival time. Business aviation operators flying piston, turboprop, or jet equipment into KIND can expect fuel availability without needing to schedule around limited attendance windows.
Does KIND see seasonal variation in business aviation traffic?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Indianapolis International (KIND) is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly across the year. Monthly bizav operations in 2025 ranged from a low near 1,505 in January to a high near 2,374 in May, according to FAA TFMSC data. Late spring and December show the strongest activity, while January and February run lightest. Dispatchers planning ramp or handling needs at KIND should account for this uneven monthly distribution rather than assuming flat year-round demand.
What operational hazards or restrictions are noted for KIND?
Indianapolis International carries several operational remarks worth noting before arrival. Large flocks of birds are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, warranting extra vigilance during approach and departure. Noise abatement procedures are in effect, and crews are directed to contact the airport manager for details. Primary student solo touch-and-go operations are not permitted at KIND. Pilots should also note that Runway 14/32 sits in close proximity to the northeast ramp area.