Chart Wise: West Lafayette, Indiana (KLAF) VOR-A

Purdue University Airport, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, utilizes a traditional aviation approach requiring pilots to employ a VOR system. Navigation to the airport necessitates adherence to established circling procedures due to the airport’s operational characteristics. Pilots are required to navigate around the airfield using old-school techniques for arrival and departure. This means that specific circling patterns must be followed when approaching or leaving the airport. The KLAF VOR provides essential guidance for aircraft operating into or out of this facility.