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K05C
Griffith-Merrillville Airport · Griffith
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
634 ft / 193 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 123.00 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 4,900 ft · ASPH-GLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Griffith-Merrillville Airport (K05C), located in Griffith, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 634 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Griffith-Merrillville Airport
ICAO / IATA
K05C / —
Municipality
Griffith
Country
Region
US-IN — Indiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
634 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,900 ft / 1,494 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 80° / 260°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 80° / 260°
RWY 08 (80°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (260°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D CHICAGO APP/DEP
133.10 MHz
RDO TERRE HAUTE RDO
123.65 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026