Peru Municipal (I76), Indiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Peru Municipal (I76) is a public-use general aviation airport serving Peru, Indiana, with a single paved runway and no operating tower. Business aviation activity is light, reflecting the airport's role as a local and regional field rather than a corporate destination. Fuel service covers both 100LL and Jet A, and the field is attended on a set daily schedule. Customs processing is not available onsite, with the nearest customs-capable airport located at KFWA, roughly 44.7 nautical miles away.
Runways
Peru Municipal has one paved runway, 01/19, 4,400 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Peru Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Peru Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fort Wayne International (KFWA), 45 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Peru Municipal recorded 13 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at I76 is concentrated in the winter months, with February accounting for the highest single-month total recorded in 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 6 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Peru Municipal averages 2.7 snow days in January.
Weather station is 3.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Peru Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Pilot-activated REIL is available for runways 01 and 19, and MIRL for runway 01/19, both operated via CTAF. PAPI for runways 01 and 19 operates continuously.
An emergency phone is located inside the fuel pump station.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Peru Municipal has five airfields within 17 NM. The closest is Grissom Arb (KGUS), 8.27 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at I76
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Frequently asked questions
What fuel is available at I76?
Peru Municipal (I76) offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The airport is attended Monday through Saturday from 0900 to 1700 local time, and Sunday from 1000 to 1600. Outside those hours, fuel access depends on the attendant schedule in effect. Pilots should plan arrivals around this posted attendance window.
Is customs clearance available at Peru Municipal?
Peru Municipal (I76) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs-capable airport is KFWA, located approximately 44.7 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KFWA or another designated port of entry instead of I76. This distance should factor into fuel and routing decisions for international arrivals.
What is the runway length and surface at I76?
Peru Municipal (I76) has a single asphalt runway, designated 01/19, measuring 4,400 feet long and 75 feet wide. This is the airport's only paved runway and sets the maximum paved length available at the field. The surface type and dimensions should be checked against individual aircraft performance requirements before planning operations here.
How much business aviation traffic does Peru Municipal see?
Peru Municipal (I76) recorded 13 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 39 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic is light and concentrated in certain months, with February showing the highest monthly count. Several months, including March, July, August, and December, recorded no business aviation activity at all. This pattern reflects the airport's role as a low-volume regional field.