52IN
Higginbotham Field
Prairieton, IndianaElevation 452 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09
RWY 27
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Higginbotham Field is in Prairieton, Indiana. Field elevation 452 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerZACHARY WILLIG
Manager phone630-470-2935
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA52IN
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)TERRE HAUTE
RegionIndiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.3414, -87.5314
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALL TFC REMAIN N OF THE RY.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY; RY IS CONSTRUCTED IAW EXHIBIT A.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 52IN have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 52IN. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 52IN have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 52IN. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 52IN?
52IN sits at 452 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 52IN?
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.