Griffith-Merrillville (05C)
Non-towered public-use airport serving Griffith, Indiana, at 634 ft elevation.
Elevation634 ft
ControlNon-towered
Longest runway4,899 ft
Magnetic variation3° W
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Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| CTAF | 123.0 |
|---|---|
| UNICOM | 123.0 |
| Approach/Departure | 133.1 Chicago |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,899 × 75 ft | Asphalt | Medium intensity |
Fuel: 100LL, A, UL94. Sectional: Chicago.
Nearby airports
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for 05C: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around 05C for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 2000. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.