Anderson Municipal Airport (AID)

Overview

The Anderson Municipal Airport (AID) is a General Aviation airport owned and operated by the City of Anderson, conveniently situated near I-69 in Madison County, just northeast of Indianapolis.

Whether you are learning how to fly, have an aircraft based on the airport, or are just planning a quick fuel stop, everyone is always welcome at the Anderson Municipal Airport.

The Anderson Municipal Airport provides an air traffic control tower, state-of-the-art facilities, a passenger and cargo terminal, and two large runways. The airport offers one of the lowest air fuel and hangar rental costs in the region and owns and operates the adjacent Aero Industrial Park.

Location

FAA Identifier AID
Elevation 919.1 ft / 280.1 m (surveyed)
Latitude 40-06-31.0000N
Longitude 085-36-46.8000W
Decimal 40.1086111, -85.6130000 (est.)
Variation 03W (1985)
From city 3 miles E of Anderson, IN
Zip code 46017
Time zone UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time)

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Contact & Hours

Indy Air Sales

Address 282 Airport Road, Anderson, IN 46017
Phone 765-378-0300
Hours (Mon–Fri) 7:30–16:00
Sat–Sun Closed

Anderson Municipal Airport Office

Address 282 Airport Road, Anderson, IN 46017
Airport phone 765-648-6293
Hours (Mon–Sat) 0830–1630
Sunday Closed
765-648-6293 is the Anderson Municipal Airport office — for questions about the field itself (fuel, hangars, the tower). For Indy Air Sales, call 765-378-0300.

Weather

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Runways

Anderson has two paved runways: 12/30 (5,400 ft, concrete) and 18/36 (3,399 ft, asphalt).

Runway 12

5,400 × 100 ft / 1,646 × 30 m · concrete, grooved · excellent condition

Weight bearing (single wheel) 45.0
Weight bearing (double wheel) 55.0
Weight bearing (double tandem) 85.0
Runway edge lights Medium intensity
Latitude 40-06.716773N
Longitude 085-37.376338W
Elevation 880.1 ft
Traffic pattern Left
Heading 118 magnetic / 115 true
Displaced threshold No
Markings Precision, good condition
Visual slope indicator 4-light PAPI on left (3.00°)
Runway end identifier lights Yes
Touchdown point Yes, no lights

Obstructions: 117 ft trees, 1,831 ft from runway, 519 ft right of centerline; 13:1 slope to clear.

Runway 30

5,400 × 100 ft / 1,646 × 30 m · concrete, grooved · excellent condition

Weight bearing (single wheel) 45.0
Weight bearing (double wheel) 55.0
Weight bearing (double tandem) 85.0
Runway edge lights Medium intensity
Latitude 40-06.340428N
Longitude 085-36.327037W
Elevation 919.0 ft
Traffic pattern Left
Heading 298 magnetic / 295 true
Displaced threshold 80 ft
Markings Precision, good condition
Visual slope indicator 4-light PAPI on left (3.00°)
Approach lights MALSF, 1,400 ft w/ flashers
Runway end identifier lights No
Touchdown point Yes, no lights
Instrument approach ILS

Approach lights: MALSF — 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers. Obstructions: 5 ft road, 201 ft from runway, 336 ft right of centerline; 69 ft tree, 859 ft from runway end, 590 ft right of centerline; 15:1 approach ratio.

Runway 18

3,399 × 75 ft / 1,036 × 23 m · asphalt, grooved · good condition

Weight bearing (single wheel) 10.0
Runway edge lights Medium intensity
Latitude 40-06.778417N
Longitude 085-36.665838W
Elevation 912.7 ft
Traffic pattern Left
Heading 183 magnetic / 180 true
Displaced threshold 291 ft
Markings Basic, fair condition
Visual slope indicator 2-light PAPI on left (3.00°)
Runway end identifier lights No
Touchdown point Yes, no lights

Operational restriction: not available to air carrier aircraft with over 30 seats. Obstructions: 73 ft tree, 1,463 ft from runway, 134 ft right of centerline, 16:1 slope to clear; 24:1 approach ratio to displaced threshold.

Runway 36

3,399 × 75 ft / 1,036 × 23 m · asphalt, grooved · good condition

Weight bearing (single wheel) 10.0
Runway edge lights Medium intensity
Latitude 40-06.218647N
Longitude 085-36.664383W
Elevation 908.0 ft
Traffic pattern Left
Heading 003 magnetic / 360 true
Displaced threshold 288 ft
Markings Basic, fair condition
Runway end identifier lights No
Touchdown point Yes, no lights

Operational restriction: not available to air carrier aircraft with over 30 seats. Obstructions: 14 ft road, 373 ft from runway, 139 ft right of centerline, 12:1 slope to clear; 22:1 approach ratio to displaced threshold — trees.

Lodging & Entertainment

Lodging

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Anderson

Rental Cars

Enterprise · Hertz

Entertainment

Indianapolis Motor Speedway · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · Indiana Pacers · Indianapolis Colts