Purdue University Airport (LAF): Codes, Runways & Location
Purdue University Airport (IATA: LAF · ICAO: KLAF) is a medium-sized airport serving West Lafayette, United States. It lies at 40.4129° N, 86.9394° W, 606 ft (185 m) above sea level.
Overview of Purdue University Airport
Purdue University Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of West Lafayette in United States. It is identified by the IATA code LAF and the ICAO code KLAF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Purdue University Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2012 m (6600 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 606 ft (185 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT) about 56 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,012 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Purdue University Airport
Where is Purdue University Airport located?
Purdue University Airport is located in West Lafayette, United States. Its coordinates are 40.4129° N, 86.9394° W.
What is the airport code for Purdue University Airport?
Purdue University Airport has an IATA code of LAF and an ICAO code of KLAF.
How long is the runway at Purdue University Airport?
Purdue University Airport's longest runway is about 2012 m (6600 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Purdue University Airport have?
Purdue University Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Purdue University Airport a major airport?
Purdue University Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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