Indianapolis International Airport
Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
IATA: IND ICAO: KIND
Longest Active Runway
11,200 ft
3,414 meters
Field Elevation
797 ft
243 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
39.7173°, -86.2944°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#104 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#517 Worldwide
Top 6.8% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#2716 MSL
Top 38.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+12%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Indianapolis International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,200 ft (3,414 m). It ranks as the #104 longest runway in United States and #517 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 11,200 ft (3414m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 05R/23L | 10,000 ft (3048m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 14/32 | 7,278 ft (2218m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati / Covington) | CVG | 85.5 NM (158.3 km) | 12,001 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (Louisville) | SDF | 96.5 NM (178.7 km) | 11,887 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/ind.json ↗