Airport code
LAF — Purdue University Airport
LAF is the IATA code for Purdue University Airport, an airport serving West Lafayette, United States. Its ICAO code is KLAF, and it operates in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 40.4123, -86.9369 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 606 ft (185 m).
Overview
About Purdue University Airport
Purdue University Airport is a public-use airport in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. It is owned by Purdue University, and is 2 nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Lafayette, Indiana, in West Lafayette.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LAF |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KLAF |
| Airport name | Purdue University Airport |
| City | West Lafayette |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/New_York (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 40.4123 |
| Longitude | -86.9369 |
| Elevation | 606 ft (185 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 6,600 ft (2,012 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Purdue University Airport?
The IATA code for Purdue University Airport is LAF.
What is the ICAO code for Purdue University Airport?
The ICAO code for Purdue University Airport is KLAF.
Where is LAF airport located?
Purdue University Airport (LAF) is located in West Lafayette, United States.
What time zone is LAF in?
Purdue University Airport operates in the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to LAF?
The nearest airport to Purdue University Airport (LAF) is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, about 95 km away.
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