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Wheeler Airport Private

IG05 · Knox, IN · 720 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
IG05
Coordinates
41.1898, -86.6070
Elevation
720 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE
Attendance
ALL 0800-DUSK
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1967/02
Distance from city
6 S

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:40 AM09:40Z
Sunrise06:14 AM10:14Z
Sunset09:23 PM01:23Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:56 PM01:56Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:56 PM → 05:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:23 PM → 05:14 AM

Plan a flight from IG05

Traffic pattern

08TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 08
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,520 ft MSL · 800 AGL

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,520 ft MSL · 800 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 08/26

2,600 ft × 100 ft · TURF-GRVL (Good)
08
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 5 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
Displaced threshold
580 ft
26
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 5 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
Displaced threshold
430 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
OXI · KnoxVOR-DME115.60r166° / 8.2 NM
GSH · GoshenVORTAC113.70r233° / 33 NM
GIJ · GipperVORTAC115.40r201° / 37.1 NM
GUS · GrissomVORTAC108.45r330° / 38.7 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IG05. VFR sectional link above.

Services

Fuel available
100LL
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
JAMES F. WHEELER
7735 S US HWY 35, KNOX, IN
219-772-2882
Manager
ERIC HOWARD
7735 S HWY 35, KNOX, IN
(765) 461-7100

Remarks FAA

  • PRIOR TO LNDG DURG SPRING & WINTER MONTHS CALL 765-461-7100 FOR RY CONDS.
  • TREES IN APCH AREA TO RY 08.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • OR PRIOR REQ.
  • 08/26 THLDS MARKED WITH ORANGE CONES.
  • APCH RATIO 29:1 OVER RD 380 FT FM DSPLCD THR.
  • APCH RATIO 38:1 OVER RD 500 FT FM DSPLCD THR.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open IG05 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About IG05

Wheeler Airport (IG05) is an airport in Knox, IN, at 720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IG05, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IG05 have a control tower?

No. Wheeler Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at IG05?

Wheeler Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IG05?

Wheeler Airport is in Knox, IN, at an elevation of 720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1898, -86.6070.

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