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06I

Patoka Reservoir Landing Area Seaplane Base

French Lick, IndianaElevation 536 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 16,000 ft

E/W
Dimensions
16,000 x 3,500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY E
RWY W

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Patoka Reservoir Landing Area Seaplane Base is in French Lick, Indiana. Field elevation 536 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerLT. KENTON TURNER
Manager phone(317) 232-0935
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA06I
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)TERRE HAUTE
RegionIndiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.4334, -86.6911
Distance from city8 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›LOW ALT-HIGH SPEED MIL TRNG RTE ACTVTY. CTC FSS FOR INFO.
›LAKE USE PERMIT REQUIRED. CALL 812-685-2464.
›FOR CD CTC EVANSVILLE APCH AT 812-436-4690, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
›SEAPLANE OPNS PROHIBITED SS-SR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗06I on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 06I have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 06I. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 06I have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 06I. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 06I?
06I sits at 536 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 06I?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.