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Small airport

Griffith-Merrillville Airport

ICAO K05CLocal 05C🇺🇸 Griffith
Coordinates
41.5198°N, 87.3995°W
Elevation
634 ft (193 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:20
Civil dusk
20:52

About 14h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Griffith-Merrillville Airport

Griffith-Merrillville Airport is a public-use airport two miles east of Griffith, in Lake County, Indiana, United States. Until 2023, it was privately owned by Griffith Aviation, Inc.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced4,900 ft / 1,494 m75 ftAsph-gLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DCHICAGO APP/DEP133.100 MHz
RDOTERRE HAUTE RDO123.650 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle689 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Griffith-Merrillville Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Griffith-Merrillville Airport located?

Griffith-Merrillville Airport is small airport located in Griffith, United States, at an elevation of 634 ft (193 m).

How many runways does Griffith-Merrillville Airport have?

Griffith-Merrillville Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,900 ft / 1,494 m.

What time zone is Griffith-Merrillville Airport in?

Griffith-Merrillville Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Griffith-Merrillville Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Griffith-Merrillville Airport is approximately 4.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Griffith-Merrillville Airport?

The nearest airport to Griffith-Merrillville Airport is Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), about 5.9 nm to the n, followed by Lansing Municipal Airport and Crown Point Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Griffith-Merrillville Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.