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IG05

Wheeler Airport

Knox, IndianaElevation 720 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

08/26
Dimensions
2,600 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 08
Displaced threshold580 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26
Displaced threshold430 ft
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Wheeler Airport is in Knox, Indiana. Field elevation 720 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerERIC HOWARD
Manager phone(765) 461-7100
AttendedDaily, 0800–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIG05
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)TERRE HAUTE
RegionIndiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.1898, -86.6070
Distance from city6 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRIOR TO LNDG DURG SPRING & WINTER MONTHS CALL 765-461-7100 FOR RY CONDS.
›APCH RATIO 38:1 OVER RD 500 FT FM DSPLCD THR.
›APCH RATIO 29:1 OVER RD 380 FT FM DSPLCD THR.
›08/26 THLDS MARKED WITH ORANGE CONES.
›OR PRIOR REQ.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›TREES IN APCH AREA TO RY 08.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗IG05 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IG05 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IG05. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IG05 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IG05. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IG05?
IG05 sits at 720 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IG05?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.