Purdue University Airport is a medium-sized airport serving West Lafayette, United States. Its IATA code is LAF and its ICAO code is KLAF. The airport lies at an elevation of 606 ft (185 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 6,600 ft (2,012 m) long. Local time follows the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LAF
- ICAO code
- KLAF
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 606 ft (185 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.4129, -86.9394
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,225 ft · 1,288 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 10/28 | 6,600 ft · 2,012 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Purdue University Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IND Indianapolis International Airport | Indianapolis, United States | 95 km · 59 mi |
| CMI University of Illinois Willard Airport | Savoy, United States | 121 km · 75 mi |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | Gary, United States | 140 km · 87 mi |
| MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport | Michigan City, United States | 144 km · 89 mi |
| SBN South Bend International Airport | South Bend, United States | 153 km · 95 mi |
| FWA Fort Wayne International Airport | Fort Wayne, United States | 160 km · 99 mi |
| BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | Bloomington/Normal, United States | 167 km · 104 mi |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | Chicago, United States | 167 km · 104 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LAF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 786 | 488 | 424 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,112 | 691 | 600 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,603 | 1,617 | 1,406 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,863 | 1,779 | 1,546 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,401 | 3,978 | 3,457 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,718 | 4,174 | 3,627 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,034 | 4,371 | 3,798 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,241 | 5,121 | 4,450 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,856 | 5,503 | 4,782 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,312 | 6,407 | 5,568 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,753 | 6,682 | 5,806 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,739 | 7,294 | 6,338 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,171 | 7,563 | 6,572 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,922 | 8,651 | 7,517 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,909 | 9,264 | 8,050 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,241 | 9,470 | 8,229 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | GRISSOM A/D | 123.850 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.750 |
| CNTR | CHICAGO CNTR | 123.850 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | TERRE HAUTE RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | LAFAYETTE TWR | 119.600 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Purdue University Airport?
The IATA code of Purdue University Airport is LAF and its ICAO code is KLAF.
Where is Purdue University Airport located?
Purdue University Airport is in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, at 40.4129, -86.9394.
What time zone is Purdue University Airport in?
Purdue University Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Purdue University Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 6,600 ft (2,012 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Purdue University Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about 95 km (59 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.