Airports / Indiana / EKI
Elkhart Municipal Airport.
Elkhart, Indiana · 778 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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40 ratings
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Operators based
778
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
South Bend International Airport (SBN), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Elkhart, Indiana, Elkhart Municipal Airport (KEKM / EKI) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 778 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
EKI has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include South Bend International Airport (SBN, 14 nm), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 37 nm), and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 37 nm). EKI offers 3 runways, the longest 6,500-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of EKI vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from EKI, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KEKM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Indiana Flight Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSince 1996, Indiana Flight Center has been the flying front door to Elkhart and the Michiana area. We provide essential support services for business and private aviation, including refueling, hangarage, maintenance, repair, and a variety of other world-class amenities with exceptional customer service.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00; after hours by call
- Unicom 122.95
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KEKM
IATA
EKI
FAA / Local
EKM
Elevation
778 ft
Coordinates
41.7194° N · 86.0032° 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 778 ft, EKI sits lower than 62% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 6,500 ft
- 09/276,500 ft × 120 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/363,999 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/262,480 ft × 250 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,500 ft
EKI's 6,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 14nmSBNSouth Bend International AirportSouth Bend
- 37nmMGCMichigan City Municipal AirportMichigan City
- 37nmAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo
- 48nmVPZPorter County Municipal AirportValparaiso
- 49nmBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek
- 57nmFWAFort Wayne International AirportFort Wayne
Location
Open the full mapKEKM · Elkhart Municipal Airport · Elkhart, IN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EKI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 337 nm | 1h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 425 nm | 1h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 541 nm | 1h 39m |
| Boston (BED) | 656 nm | 1h 56m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
| Houston (HOU) | 853 nm | 2h 23m |
| Denver (DEN) | 854 nm | 2h 23m |
| Austin (AUS) | 892 nm | 2h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EKI?
- Elkhart Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 6,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 EKI?
- Elkhart Municipal Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 6,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Elkhart Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves EKI: Indiana Flight Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to EKI?
- The closest alternate is South Bend International Airport (SBN), about 14 nm away, followed by Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EKI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 11m (337 nm), Washington DC about 1h 23m (425 nm), New York about 1h 39m (541 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.