Purdue University Airport

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Airport
gptkbp:air_traffic_control Uncontrolled
Approximately 30,000 annually
General aviation operations
Light traffic
VFR and IFR
Private and commercial flights allowed
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Research_and_development
Available
Available on site
Available for lease
Host to various aviation-related events
Available for private aircraft
Occasional fly-ins
Conducted by Purdue University
Focus on modern aviation practices
gptkbp:aircraft_storage Available for long-term storage
gptkbp:aircraft_type Light aircraft
Single-engine and multi-engine aircraft
gptkbp:aviation_career_opportunities Provides pathways to aviation careers
gptkbp:aviation_programs gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:aviation_scholarships Available for students
gptkbp:cancellation_reason Implemented measures
gptkbp:community_events Open house events
Participates in local festivals and fairs
gptkbp:community_impact Supports local economy
gptkbp:community_involvement Local events and programs
gptkbp:community_outreach Educational programs for local schools
gptkbp:community_partnerships Collaborates with local aviation businesses
gptkbp:community_service Flight training for students
gptkbp:community_support Supported by local residents and businesses
gptkbp:coordinates 40.4250° N, 87.0133° W
gptkbp:elevation 850 feet
520 feet
gptkbp:emergency_services Available
Available on site
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Follows FAA regulations
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives Sustainability practices
Sustainability programs
gptkbp:facilities Hangars
gptkbp:fuel_type Jet A fuel available
100 LL Avgas
Jet A and 100 LL
gptkbp:has_airport gptkb:Purdue_University_Aviation_Department
Small
General aviation
Single terminal
LAF
Basic amenities available
gptkbp:has_parking Available
gptkbp:has_public_transport Road access available
gptkbp:height No
gptkbp:historical_significance Important for regional transportation
Serves as a training ground for pilots
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Purdue University Airport
gptkbp:iata_code LAF
gptkbp:icao_code KLAF
gptkbp:local_attractions Near Purdue University campus
gptkbp:local_economy Supports local businesses
gptkbp:local_government Supported by local government
gptkbp:location gptkb:West_Lafayette,_Indiana
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Lafayette,_Indiana
gptkbp:notable_event Purdue University Aviation Technology program
Purdue University Aviation Day
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Yes
Promotes aviation education initiatives.
Provided by Purdue University Aviation Program
gptkbp:opened 1946
gptkbp:operating_hours 24 hours
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Purdue_Research_Foundation
gptkb:Purdue_University
Public institution
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Purdue_University_system
gptkbp:partnerships Local businesses
Local businesses and organizations
gptkbp:passenger_capacity gptkb:Limited
gptkbp:primary_use General aviation
Training and research
gptkbp:region gptkb:Tippecanoe_County
gptkbp:runway_length gptkb:1
2
4000 feet
6,000 feet
gptkbp:runway_surface gptkb:Asphalt
18/36
09/27
gptkbp:safety Emphasized in training programs
gptkbp:safety_record Good safety record
Maintained high safety standards
gptkbp:security Basic security
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Purdue_University
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Yes
Purdue University Aviation Technology Program
gptkbp:stations gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:student_enrollment Internships and training programs
Internships and training opportunities
gptkbp:student_pilots Trained at the airport
Trains future pilots
gptkbp:tourism Supports tourism in the area
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:type Public use airport
gptkbp:website https://www.purdue.edu/airport
www.purdue.edu/airport
gptkbp:year_established 1946
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NATO's_Strategic_Airlift_Capability
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5