Westfield Airport (I72) - Westfield, IN


Westfield Airport





RUNWAY



We boast a 3000' sod runway with 200' over-runs on each end and clear approaches​. The runway is oriented North-South.



HANGARS



Our hangar community consists of 35 hangars both open front T-hangars and enclosed stand-alone hangars.


BIKES



A collection of bikes have been donated to the airport for patrons to utilize. Many restaurant and parks (including the Grand Park Sports Complex) are within easy riding distance.



TRAINING



We are pleased to be a part of the Indiana Flight Training Center's network of airports. All discovery flights and flight lessons at our airport can be scheduled through their website: http://www.westfieldftc.com ​



Social



Westfield Airport is host to the Indy Flyers Light Aircraft Club (EAA Chapter 1527). The Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month in the airport pilot's lounge. For more info visit the club's page: Indy Flyers



COMMUNITY



The City of Westfield has grown quite a bit since the opening of the Westfield Airport in 1954. Continually ranked at the top of the best places to live lists it possesses many attractions, parks, and restaurants.​ Get more info on the City's Website: https://www.westfield.in.gov/


Westfield Airport





HISTORY




In the early 1950's Leslie Wheeler was getting used to life back on the farm as opposed to the life of an Army Air Corps pilot flying B-24s out of Italy. He and a few friends decided to plow under some of the fields behind his house and open their own small air strip.

Now the current taxi-way the original runway was an 1650' east-west strip with just a few hangars on the south side. The current runway, a 3000' north-south strip, was added many years later. And, over the years many friends have joined in the fun at Westfield expanding the current hangar count to over 30.

Today, Leslie's children & grandchildren maintain the airport in the same manner that Leslie did for over 50 years.​



NOTABLE DATES





10/13/1954 - Application filed for private use airport. One runway 9/27 @ 1,650' long.


8/4/1959 - Application filed for public use airport.


10/1965 - Application filed for an additional runway. 18/36 @ 2,000' long.


9/1972 - Runway 9/27 is closed due to obstructions and turned into a taxiway.


3/1978 - Runway 18/36 is extended to 4000' long.


6/1980 - 18/36 reduced to 3000' x 100' with 250' over runs.



CONTACT US



317.507.8281
18036 Dartown Rd
westfield, in 46074








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Airport Groups:

Indy Flyers / EAA Chapter 1527

Flight Training Centers


Airport Information:

Airnav

Skyvector


Other Groups:

EAA (Experimental Aircraft Assoc)

AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Assoc)


Here is a website about the Wright Brothers that our friend Arianna used for her STEM Club project. She suggested we include it on our page:

Wright Brothers and Aviation History



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