KIWH

VFR

WABASH MUNI

WABASH · INDIANA

Elev
795.6'
Longest RWY
4,401'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIWH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,795.6'
MSL · field 795.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KIWH

KIWH does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHHG (HUNTINGTON MUNI) · 16.5 NM away. Conditions at KIWH may differ.

METAR · KHHG

Observed 02:35Z

KHHG 280235Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM TS SCT018 BKN075 OVC085 16/15 A2978 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS P0023 T01630148
Wind
070° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,280 ft
Ceiling
7,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JONATHAN DERBY
Address
283 W. 400 S., WABASH IN 46992

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-OCT · MON - SAT · 0800-1800
  • NOV-APR · MON - SAT · 0800-1700
  • MAY - OCT · SUN · 1230 - 1730
  • NOV - APR · SUN · 1230 - 1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
070° · 3 kt
RWY 09
086°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 086° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,796 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored86° / 266°4,401 ftCONCStandard L
18/36176° / 356°1,940 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 500' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)53', trees, 1380' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
1884', trees, 1440' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 14
3660', trees, 650' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 8

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
KIWH · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 09 and 27 by using the common traffic advisory frequency. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 09 and 27 are preset to low intensity. Increase intensity by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Ultralight aircraft use the right traffic pattern for runway 09.Show FAA
  • 18The approach obstruction clearance slope for runway 18 is 20 to 1 to the decision threshold.Show FAA
  • 09There is a 54-foot unlighted power line 1275 feet from the runway 09 end. The obstruction clearance slope is 19 to 1.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KIWH

Answer card
ICAO
KIWH
Name
WABASH MUNI
Location
WABASH, INDIANA
Elevation
795.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,795.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,401 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Wabash Muni sits in Wabash, Indiana. Field elevation is 795.6 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 09/27 at 4,401 ft. Runway 18/36 is 1,940 ft. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field uses CTAF 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8. Northern Indiana Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.

A few operational items matter here. Runway 09 has a 54-foot unlighted power line 1,275 ft from the departure end. Runway 18 has a published obstruction clearance slope to the decision threshold. Runway end identifier lights on 09 and 27 are activated by radio. The medium intensity runway lights on 09 and 27 start at low intensity. Use the CTAF to raise them. Ultralights use right traffic for runway 09. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC. If you are planning a night or low-vis arrival, verify the current Chart Supplement and brief the lighting setup before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KIWH?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 4,401 ft. Runway 18/36 is 1,940 ft.
Does Wabash Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KIWH. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KIWH?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KIWH towered or non-towered?
KIWH is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic.
Which FBO is on the field at Wabash Muni?
Northern Indiana Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A with Prist.
Is 100LL available at KIWH after hours?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. Confirm current access details with the FBO directly if needed.
Are there any runway obstructions or lighting notes at KIWH?
Yes. Runway 09 has a 54-foot unlighted power line 1,275 ft from the runway end. Runways 09 and 27 also have runway end identifier lights plus medium intensity runway lights that can be raised by radio on CTAF.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KIWH?
Plan for a non-towered field with CTAF 122.8. Watch the obstruction notes on runway 09 and the published slope note for runway 18. If you need clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC.

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