Anderson Municipal Airport

Anderson Municipal Airport[1][2] (IATA: AID[3], ICAO: KAID, FAA LID: AID) (Darlington Field) is three miles east of Anderson, in Madison County, Indiana.[1] The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility. The airport currently has no scheduled air service.

Anderson Municipal Airport

Darlington Field
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerCity of Anderson
ServesAnderson, Indiana
Elevation AMSL919 ft / 280 m
Coordinates40°06′31″N 085°36′47″W
WebsiteCityOfAnderson.com/...
Map
AID
Location of airport in Indiana/United States
AID
AID (the United States)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
12/30 5,400 1,646 Asphalt
18/36 3,400 1,036 Asphalt
Statistics (2009)
Aircraft operations16,631
Based aircraft78
Sources: FAA[1] and City of Anderson[2]

Previous air service

Prior to the closing of the General Motors factories in Anderson, the airport did have relatively small service to Detroit (Metro), Detroit (City), Kokomo, Buffalo, Indianapolis, and Dayton. This service, however, was very limited and intended for General Motors employees to go from factory to factory. These flights were served by snacks and even a Continental Breakfast.[4]

Facilities

The airport covers 619 acres (251 ha) at an elevation of 919 feet (280 m). It has two asphalt runways: 12/30 is 5,400 by 100 feet (1,646 x 30 m) and 18/36 is 3,400 by 75 feet (1,036 x 23 m).[1]

In 2009 the airport had 16,631 aircraft operations, average 45 per day: 93% general aviation, 6% air taxi, and 1% military. 78 aircraft were then based at the airport: 89% single-engine, 6% multi-engine, 3% ultralight, 1% helicopter, and 1% glider.[1]

References
  1. FAA Airport Master Record for AID (Form 5010 PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Effective November 15, 2012.
  2. "Anderson Municipal Airport". City of Anderson. Archived from the original on August 15, 2010. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  3. "IATA Airport Code Search (AID: Anderson Municipal)". International Air Transport Association. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  4. General Motors Air Transport Timetable


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