COLUMBUS MUNI (KBAK)
Columbus, Indiana · Bartholomew County · 3 miles N of city
Airport information
FAA identifierBAK
ICAO identifierKBAK
Elevation656.1 ft MSL
Latitude39.26192° N
Longitude85.89634° W
Magnetic variation3W
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0630-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Regional
Based aircraft73
Annual enplanements15
Planned development (2025–29)$20,690,860
Sectional chartST LOUIS
ARTCCIndianapolis Center
Flight ServiceTerre Haute
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1944/02
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityBAK
AttendedALL / SUN-THU / ALL; ALL / FRI-SAT / 0600-2300
ManagerBrian Payne
Manager phone812-376-2519
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,401 × 150 ft | Concrete (excellent) | 05: P4L · 23: P4L, MALSR |
| 14/32 | 5,000 × 100 ft | Concrete (excellent) | 14: P4L · 32: P4L |
ILS approaches: 23 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 118.6 | — |
| LCL/P | 118.6 | COLUMBUS |
| GND/P | 121.6 | COLUMBUS |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 134.85 | COLUMBUS |
| CD/P | 134.85 | COLUMBUS |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 317.8 | COLUMBUS |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3 · 812-376-7584
Airport remarks
- SAWRS AVBL.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT; HVY ACT AUG & SEP.
- FICONS NOT MNTD 1700-0600.
- ACFT SVCS - UNICOM.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 23; REIL RWY 05, 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 5, 14, 23 & 32 ON CONSLY.
- AFT HR - 812-372-1819.
- 812-379-9942
- PCR VALUE: 320/R/A/W/T
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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Events near KBAK
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM (Free)
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Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:00 AM (Free)
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Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Sep 19 · 9:00 AM (Free)
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Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Sep 26 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Madison Airport Aviation Day/ Fly-In
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