2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Outstanding traffic, parking and crowd co trol from the Chesterfield police department.”
Kip Jackman5★ on Google
Airports / Indiana / AID
Small airport · AID
Anderson Municipal Darlington Field.
Anderson, Indiana · 919 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
37 ratings
0
Operators based
919
Elevation ft
Anderson, IndianaELEV 919 FTSmall airport
4.5
Google rating
37
Google reviews
ratings on Google
919
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to MIE
Field standing
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Anderson Municipal Darlington Field, listed as KAID / AID, is a general aviation field in Anderson, Indiana. Field elevation is 919 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list AID as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE, 13 nm), Indianapolis International Airport (IND, 39 nm), and Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS, 41 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,400-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from AID are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AID to plan your flight.
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From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The building was beautifully maintained and the staff very very nice.”
Erica Bennett5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KAID
IATA
AID
FAA / Local
AID
Elevation
919 ft
Coordinates
40.1086° N · 85.6130° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IN fields
state range 387–1,140 ft
At 919 ft, AID sits higher than 83% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,400 ft
- 12/305,400 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/363,399 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,400 ft
AID's 5,400 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmMIEDelaware County Johnson FieldMuncie
- 39nmINDIndianapolis International AirportIndianapolis
- 41nmGUSGrissom Air Reserve BasePeru
- 52nmCLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 56nmFWAFort Wayne International AirportFort Wayne
- 63nmLAFPurdue University AirportWest Lafayette
Location
Open the full mapKAID · Anderson Municipal Darlington Field · Anderson, IN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AID on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 153 nm | 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 244 nm | 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 384 nm | 1h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 529 nm | 1h 38m |
| Boston (BED) | 661 nm | 1h 56m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 695 nm | 2h 1m |
| Houston (HOU) | 787 nm | 2h 14m |
| Austin (AUS) | 837 nm | 2h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AID?
- Anderson Municipal Darlington Field's longest paved runway is 5,400 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AID?
- Anderson Municipal Darlington Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AID?
- The closest alternate is Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE), about 13 nm away, followed by Indianapolis International Airport (IND) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AID to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 58m (244 nm), Washington DC about 1h 18m (384 nm), New York about 1h 38m (529 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.