Eagle Creek Airpark

KEYE

Indianapolis, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 15:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
15:25Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
9 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KEYE 291525Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM FEW016 SCT025 OVC042 14/10 A2989 RMK AO2 T01390100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 823 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 4,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,423 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,323 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,023 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Eagle Creek Airpark is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 9 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4200 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (823 ft)
Pressure Alt
861 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 939 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EYE
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
4,200 ft 75 ft ASP 25°
0.0 kt 9.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEYE

6,773 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.5%
MVFR
23%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
3.9%

Eagle Creek Airpark typically experiences VFR conditions 64.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 16.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.2%
N
8.3%
S
13.4%
W
18.6%
NE
5.4%
NW
11.9%
SE
8%
SW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.8°C
Range: -21°C to 31°C
-21°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,773 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eagle Creek Airpark - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEYE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 823 ft MSL

Location

City: Indianapolis
Country: US
Latitude: 39.830700°
Longitude: -86.294403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eagle Creek Airpark

Eagle Creek Airpark (KEYE) is located in Indianapolis, US at an elevation of 823 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 4,200 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 64.5% of the time based on 6,773 observations, KEYE requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KEYE come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (16.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -21°C (-6°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 6.8°C (44°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.26 to 30.67 inHg (991-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,773 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.