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IN70

Bodin Airport · Chesterton

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
675 ft / 206 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 2,400 ft · TurfLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bodin Airport (IN70), located in Chesterton, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 675 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bodin Airport
ICAO / IATA
IN70 / —
Municipality
Chesterton
Country
Region
US-IN — Indiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
675 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,400 ft / 732 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / 360°
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026