Flying a Cessna 310 into Indianapolis International Airport
KIND / IND Β· Indianapolis, United States
By Renzo, CPL
Field Elevation
797 ft
Aircraft Range
910 NM
Cruise Speed
195 kt
Runway Requirements
The Cessna 310 is a multi engine piston aircraft (MTOW 2,495 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 2,200 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.
- β Number of runways at KIND: 3
- β Coordinates: 39.7173, -86.2944
- β No type rating required (single pilot)
Approach Considerations
- βApproach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
- βWake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KIND.
Common Considerations
Crossroads of America with FedEx hub strategically important for cargo and passenger operations. For the Cessna 310, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 797 ft, and single-runway pattern management.
Fuel Availability
100LL avgas is typically available at KIND via on-field FBOs. The Cessna 310 burns approximately 12 gph at cruise β verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.
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