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Small airport

Higginbotham Field

ICAO 52IN🇺🇸 Prairieton
Coordinates
39.3414°N, 87.5314°W
Elevation
452 ft (138 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Indianapolis(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
4° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
21:15
Civil dusk
21:46

About 14h 37m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Higginbotham Field

Higginbotham Field is a small airport in Prairieton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 452 ft (138 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Indiana/Indianapolis local time. The nearest airport is Shure Airport (IN57), about 7 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,500 ft / 762 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle656 ft495 ft
Obstacle548 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Higginbotham Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Higginbotham Field located?

Higginbotham Field is small airport located in Prairieton, United States, at an elevation of 452 ft (138 m).

How many runways does Higginbotham Field have?

Higginbotham Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Higginbotham Field in?

Higginbotham Field is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Higginbotham Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Higginbotham Field is approximately 4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Higginbotham Field?

The nearest airport to Higginbotham Field is Shure Airport (IN57), about 7 nm to the se, followed by Aero Plaines Airport and Kibler Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Higginbotham Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.