Airports / Indiana / TYQ
Indianapolis Executive Airport.
Indianapolis, Indiana · 922 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KTYQ
IATA TYQ
0
Operators based
922
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Indianapolis Executive Airport, listed as KTYQ / TYQ, is a general aviation field in Indianapolis, Indiana. The airport sits 922 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into TYQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Indianapolis International Airport (IND, 19 nm), Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS, 37 nm), and Purdue University Airport (LAF, 39 nm). With a single 5,500-foot paved runway, TYQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
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1 FBO serves KTYQ. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Jet Access Indianapolis Executive
Your FBO? Claim it, freeCome visit us at Indianapolis Executive Airport (TYQ), and we will ensure your visit is full of true Hoosier hospitality. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to our all-weather arrival and departure canopy. During your stay, we’ll take care of any accommodations you might need including rental cars, hotels and catering.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Daily 6:00 AM-8:00 PM (24/7 call-out service available)
- Unicom 123.05
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Catering
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KTYQ
IATA
TYQ
FAA / Local
KTYQ
Elevation
922 ft
Coordinates
40.0307° N · 86.2514° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IN fields
state range 387–1,140 ft
At 922 ft, TYQ sits higher than 85% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,500 ft
- 185,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,500 ft
TYQ's 5,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 19nmINDIndianapolis International AirportIndianapolis
- 37nmGUSGrissom Air Reserve BasePeru
- 39nmLAFPurdue University AirportWest Lafayette
- 41nmMIEDelaware County Johnson FieldMuncie
- 49nmCLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 56nmBMGMonroe County AirportBloomington
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKTYQ · Indianapolis Executive Airport · Indianapolis, IN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TYQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 139 nm | 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 235 nm | 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 559 nm | 1h 42m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 669 nm | 1h 57m |
| Boston (BED) | 690 nm | 2h 0m |
| Houston (HOU) | 765 nm | 2h 11m |
| Austin (AUS) | 813 nm | 2h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TYQ?
- Indianapolis Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 TYQ?
- Indianapolis Executive Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Indianapolis Executive Airport?
- One FBO serves TYQ: Jet Access Indianapolis Executive. 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 TYQ?
- The closest alternate is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about 19 nm away, followed by Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TYQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 57m (235 nm), Washington DC about 1h 22m (413 nm), New York about 1h 42m (559 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.