Delaware County Johnson Field

KMIE / MIE

Muncie, US

Last Updated
Apr 18, 14:26Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
14:26Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
8 kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KMIE 181426Z 24008KT 10SM -RA FEW011 BKN015 OVC050 17/14 A2979 RMK AO2 P0002 T01670144

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 937 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,037 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,437 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,937 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Delaware County Johnson Field is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
978 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (937 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,065 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,530 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.9°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: 20
4,998 ft 100 ft ASP 15°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
14/32 6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
1.9 kt 7.8 kt
104° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMIE

6,468 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.2%
MVFR
24.2%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
4.3%

Delaware County Johnson Field typically experiences VFR conditions 63.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 48 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.5% 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, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 48 kt
Calm Winds: 11.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
5.6%
E
8.3%
SE
5.1%
S
14.2%
SW
17.4%
W
21.8%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 6°C
Range: -22°C to 33°C
-22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,468 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.