Purdue University Airport
KLAF, West Lafayette, IN
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (6,600 ft)
About 2 miles to the Purdue campus
Purdue University airport guide
Private Jet Charter to West Lafayette
Purdue University Airport is on the edge of campus, a few minutes from Ross-Ade Stadium.
- Main airport
- LAF / KLAF
- Elevation
- 606 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (6,600 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to West Lafayette
The airport has a 6,600-foot runway and is owned by Purdue.
Purdue football, basketball and graduation weekends bring the most traffic.
West Lafayette Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book West Lafayette
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Game Days
Book early for big home games.
Winter Weather
Snow and de-icing.
When Demand Peaks in West Lafayette
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Fall
- Purdue football.
- May
- Commencement.
Flight Times and Prices to West Lafayette
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to LAF for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 676 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,776 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,073 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,000–$17,400 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 757 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 104 mi | 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 880 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,899 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,552 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,200–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,500–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for West Lafayette
Light jets fly from the Midwest and East Coast.
West Lafayette Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Purdue?
Purdue University Airport (LAF), on the edge of campus.
How long is a private flight from Chicago to West Lafayette?
About 35 min from Midway in a light jet.
