Starke County Airport (ICAO: KOXI, FAA LID: OXI) is a public airport 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Knox, in Starke County, Indiana. The airport was founded in April 1977.

Starke County Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerStarke County Airport Authority
LocationKnox, Indiana
OpenedApril 1977 (1977-04)[1]
Elevation AMSL685 ft / 208.8 m
Coordinates41°19′47″N 86°39′44″W / 41.32972°N 86.66222°W / 41.32972; -86.66222
Websitehttp://www.starkecountyairport.com/index.html
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OXI is located in Indiana
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Location of airport in Indiana
OXI is located in the United States
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
18/36 4,401 1,341 Asphalt
9/27 3,096 944 Turf

The airport is home to iFLY Indiana Powered Paragliding. A United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) approved Paramotor school. iFLY Indiana Powered Paragliding was founded in 2018 and is a full service school providing instruction, gear and service to the Powered Paragliding community.

The training field is one of the best in country as the property is surrounded by open farmland and very few obstacles.

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References

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  1. ^ "Starke County Airport". AirNav, LLC. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
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