05C -- Griffith-Merrillville

Griffith, IN, US

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Airport Communications

CHICAGO APPROACH: 133.1 (285.6)
CTAF: 123.0
UNICOM: 123.0
LUCIT STAR: 133.1 (285.6)
AWOS-3PT at GYY (5.8 N): 134.575, 219-944-0010
AWOS-3PT at IGQ (5.9 W): 124.925, 708-889-6319
AWOS-AV at C56 (15.0 SW): 119.125, 708-534-5256
ASOS at VPZ (18.1 E): 125.875, 219-531-1770
ASOS at MDW (22.5 NW): 773-884-4424
  • Communications provided by terre haute radio on frequency 122.3 (crownpoint RCO).

Runways

Runway 08/26

Dimensions4899 x 75 feet / 1493 x 23 meters
Surface Asphalt / Grooved / in Good Condition
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 08 Runway 26
Coordinates N41°31.12' / W87°24.50'N41°31.26' / W87°23.44'
Elevation 634632.3
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 80° True260° True
Markings Basic in good conditionBasic in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P2L (3.5° Glide Path Angle)P2R (4° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL YesYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN41°31.19' / W87°23.97'
LocationLocated 2 miles E of Griffith, IN. on 130 acres of land.
Elevation634 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation3° W

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateJanuary 1962
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.CHICAGO
F.S.S.TERRE HAUTE
NOTAMs FacilityHUF (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartCHICAGO
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceALL/MON-FRI/0800-2000; ALL/SAT-SUN/0800-1700

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
GARY/CHICAGO INTL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
6001 AIRPORT ROAD
GARY, IN 46406
219-924-0207
Manager
CRAIG ANDERSON
1705 E. MAIN ST.
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
219-924-0207

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A, UL94
Transient StorageTiedowns, Hangar
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Bottled OxygenLOW
Bulk OxygenLOW
Other ServicesPILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL, AIRCRAFT SALES

Remarks

  • Deer on & in the vicinity of airport.
  • For clearance delivery contact chicago approach at 847-289-0926.
  • Unatndd new years, easter, thanksgiving & christmas.
  • Activate REIL runway 08 & 26; PAPI runway 08 & 26; MIRL runway 08/26 - CTAF.