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
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 09:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from IG05
Traffic pattern
- 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)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 5 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- Displaced threshold
- 580 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 5 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- Displaced threshold
- 430 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXI · Knox | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r166° / 8.2 NM |
| GSH · Goshen | VORTAC | 113.70 | r233° / 33 NM |
| GIJ · Gipper | VORTAC | 115.40 | r201° / 37.1 NM |
| GUS · Grissom | VORTAC | 108.45 | r330° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
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
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.
Nearby airports
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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