Delaware County Johnson Field

KMIE / MIE

Muncie, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
7 kt
60°
4 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMIE 040953Z AUTO 06007KT 4SM BR OVC004 05/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP209 T00500033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 937 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,337 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (937 ft)
Pressure Alt
705 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -270 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MIE
02 ✈️
20
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
4,998 ft 100 ft ASP 15°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
14/32 6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
1.7 kt 6.8 kt
76° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMIE

5,111 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.5%
MVFR
25.2%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
4%

Delaware County Johnson Field typically experiences VFR conditions 62.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 13.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
5.4%
E
8.7%
SE
5%
S
12.5%
SW
15.1%
W
22.6%
NW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.6°C
Range: -22°C to 33°C
-22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,111 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Delaware County Johnson Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMIE
IATA Code: MIE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 937 ft MSL

Location

City: Muncie
Country: US
Latitude: 40.242298°
Longitude: -85.395897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,998 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Delaware County Johnson Field

Overview

Delaware County Johnson Field serves Muncie, Indiana as a medium-sized airport facilitating regional aviation operations. Located at 40.242298, -85.395897 with an elevation of 937 feet MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for east-central Indiana. Its dual runway configuration supports diverse general aviation and potential commercial traffic.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMIE demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with 63% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Annual temperature ranges from -20°C to 33°C create variable seasonal flying challenges. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 8.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 28 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with calm conditions occurring 15% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 02/20 at 4,998 feet and Runway 14/32 at 6,500 feet, offering substantial operational flexibility. Both runways demonstrate 100% wind compatibility, with modest average crosswind components around 5.9 and 5.8 knots respectively. Visibility consistently averages 8.9 statute miles, supporting reliable visual operations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots planning operations at KMIE. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 2.7% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles and 1.8% experiencing fog conditions. Wind-aligned approaches are generally straightforward given the runway configurations and prevailing westerly winds.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.