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Medium airport

Columbus Municipal Airport

IATA CLUICAO KBAKLocal BAK🇺🇸 Columbus
Coordinates
39.2624°N, 85.8956°W
Elevation
656 ft (200 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Indianapolis(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
21:08
Civil dusk
21:40

About 14h 36m 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 Columbus Municipal Airport

Columbus Municipal Airport

Columbus Municipal Airport is three miles north of Columbus, in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KBAK

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 236,401 ft / 1,951 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 325,000 ft / 1,524 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DINDIANAPOLIS APP/DEP134.850 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3119.750 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.600 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.600 MHz
GNDGND121.600 MHz
RDOTERRE HAUTE RDO112.000 MHz
TWRTWR118.600 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLUMBUS CLASS DClass DControlledGND3200 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Columbus Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Columbus Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Columbus Municipal Airport is KBAK, and its IATA code is CLU.

Where is Columbus Municipal Airport located?

Columbus Municipal Airport is medium airport located in Columbus, United States, at an elevation of 656 ft (200 m).

How many runways does Columbus Municipal Airport have?

Columbus Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,401 ft / 1,951 m.

What time zone is Columbus Municipal Airport in?

Columbus Municipal Airport is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Columbus Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Columbus Municipal Airport is approximately 5.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Columbus Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Columbus Municipal Airport is Strietelmeier Flying Field (91IN), about 4.9 nm to the sw, followed by Himsel Army Airfield and Williams Flying Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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