Pruss Airport (17IN) — Farmers Retreat, IN

17IN
Pruss Airport (17IN)
Farmers Retreat, IN

Pruss Airport (17IN) is a private-use airport located in Farmers Retreat, IN. The airport sits at an elevation of 890 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 17IN
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 85°6'34.8370" W / 38°58'42.2060" N
-85.109677 / 38.978391 (Estimated)
Elevation 890.00 ft / 271.27 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 1 nautical miles N of Farmers Retreat, IN
Location Dearborn County, IN
Magnetic Variation 03W (1985)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner BARRY PRUSS
Address 7153 STATE ROAD 62
DILLSBORO, IN 47018
Phone number 812-926-3407
Manager BARRY PRUSS
Address 7153 STATE ROAD 62
DILLSBORO, IN 47018
Phone number 812-926-3407
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart ST LOUIS
Region AGL - Great Lakes
Responsible ARTCC ZID - INDIANAPOLIS
Tie-in FSS HUF - TERRE HAUTE
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway NE/SW
Dimensions 3100 x 60 ft (945 x 18 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
NE SW
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC CINCINNATI APCH AT 859-372-6440
  • VFR ONLY. PROVISIONS MADE TO ENSURE ROAD NOT USED FOR NON-AVIATION USE WHILE ACFT OPERS IN PROGRESS.