Creech Air Force Base

KINS / INS

Indian Springs, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:55Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
6kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.98
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KINS 160455Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02731036 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.98 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
26.90 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,133 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,073 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 5,265 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KINS 160448Z 1605/1711 22008KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS BECMG 1607/1608 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2997INS BECMG 1619/1620 11009KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS BECMG 1621/1622 11010G15KT 9999 SKC QNH2994INS TEMPO 1622/1702 12012G21KT 510009 BECMG 1701/1702 22008KT 9999 SKC QNH2994INS BECMG 1705/1706 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2999INS TX34/1622Z TN17/1613Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
07:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
INS
08
26 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
9,002 ft 150 ft PEM 92°
↑ 6.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
13/31 5,002 ft 100 ft ASP 144°
↓ 2.6kt ↔ 5.4kt
116° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Creech Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KINS
IATA Code: INS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,133 ft MSL

Location

City: Indian Springs
Country: US
Latitude: 36.587200°
Longitude: -115.672997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Creech Air Force Base

Creech Air Force Base (KINS/INS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Indian Springs, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,133 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (08/26, 13/31) with PEM and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.