Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Indianapolis, IN at 797 ft. KIND reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05L, 05R, 14, 23L), longest 11,200 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KIND in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIND 130454Z 23003KT 10SM FEW250 22/21 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02220211 402890211 $
What changed at KIND?
Since the 0354Z (11:54 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0354Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KIND
KIND is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 797 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
IND ATIS INFO W 0454Z. 23003KT 10SM FEW250 22/21 A2995 (TWO NINER NINER FIVE). PARL ILS RWY 23R AND 23L APPROACHES IN USE. CROSS RUNWAY OPERATIONS MAY BE IN EFFECT. PARL APCHS IN USE. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TWY, C BTN TWY, C4 AND TWY C10 CLSD, TWY U , CLSD. ILS RUNWAY 5R AND RUNWAY 5L INNER MARKER UNSERVICEABLE. HIWAS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO W.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KIND. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23LFAV | 10,000 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 23R | 11,200 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 14 | 7,278 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 32 | 7,278 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 05L | 11,200 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 05R | 10,000 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→3 kt, ceiling 13,000 ft → unlimited.
KIND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, IN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KIND is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KIND
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TIP UA /OV RBS/TM 0539/FL410/TP GLF5/TB CONS LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0539Reported at 05:39 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
IMS UA /OV GVR/TM 0518/FL360/TP A321/TB CONS MOD
IMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GVRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0518Reported at 05:18 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG/TM 0423/FL450/TP CL30/TB LGT CHOP
CVG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0423Reported at 04:23 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
LAF UA /OV BVT350010/TM 2351/FL230/TP A319/TB CONS LGT
LAF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BVT350010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2351Reported at 23:51 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIND reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L/23R
- 42%
- 05L/05R
- 21%
- 32
- 19%
- 14
- 18%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KIND 130520Z 1306/1412 23005KT P6SM FEW250 FM131000 27003KT 6SM BR FEW060 TEMPO 1310/1312 5SM BR FM131400 30009KT P6SM SCT100 FM131900 32012G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1321/1324 -SHRA BKN050 FM140000 02010KT P6SM BKN080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KIND
- IATA
- IND
- FAA LID
- IND
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 797 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.7173, -86.2944
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 18h 9m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KIND
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIND reported VFR conditions during about 78.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 259 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 5.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.6 | 26.9 | 10.1 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 67.1 | 20.8 | 8.7 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 75.5 | 16.6 | 6.1 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 81.2 | 13.5 | 4.3 | 1.0 |
| May | 84.2 | 11.2 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 87.9 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 88.7 | 8.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 90.3 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 87.2 | 8.4 | 3.6 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 83.2 | 11.5 | 4.1 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 76.1 | 16.1 | 6.4 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 56.9 | 27.7 | 11.1 | 4.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.5 kt |
| Feb | 9.5 kt |
| Mar | 9.7 kt |
| Apr | 9.6 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 8.4 kt |
| Dec | 8.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIND airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, IN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KIND weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KIND?+
KIND has 6 runways: 05L, 05R, 14, 23L, 23R, 32; the longest is 11,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIND report its own weather?+
Yes. Indianapolis International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIND have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KIND broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KIND publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KIND airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Indianapolis International Airport (KIND)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Indianapolis International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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