Heli-Bell Museum HeliportPrivate

2IG5 · Mentone, IN · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
822 ft MSL
Longest runway
50 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 2IG5. Nearby reporting stations: KRCR (9 NM), KASW (11 NM), KGSH (24 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 08:11 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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07:03 AM11:03Z
Sunrise07:30 AM11:30Z
Sunset07:43 PM23:43Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:11 PM00:11Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:11 PM → 07:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:43 PM → 06:30 AM

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

GSH 113.70 · OLK 110.40 · GUS 108.45 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GSH · Goshen TACAN 113.70 · 84X r182° / 21.2 NM
OLK · Webster Lake VOR 110.40 Low r263° / 25 NM
GUS · Grissom TACAN 108.45 · 21Y r011° / 32 NM
GIJ · Gipper VORTAC 115.40 · 101X High r161° / 37.9 NM
OKK · Kokomo TACAN 113.50 · 82X r006° / 38.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2IG5 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
2IG5
Coordinates
41.1717, -86.0428
Elevation
822 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2003/07
Distance from city
2 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LAWRENCE D. BELL AIRCRAFT MUSEUM
P.O. BOX 411, MENTONE, IN
(574) 353-7318
Manager
TIM CROY
P.O. BOX 411, MENTONE, IN
(574) 551-7662
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • ALL APCH/DEP 240-340. LIMITED USE 70-130.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Obstructions

  • 75 FT RADIO TWR 210 FT S, AND 50 FT PLINE 300 FT ESE.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: C92 Mentone (2 NM) · 2IN4 Scott Field (private) (8 NM) · 84IN Kosciusko Community Hospital (private) (11 NM) · 5IN8 Parkview Warsaw Facility (private) (11 NM)

About 2IG5

Heli-Bell Museum (2IG5) is a heliport in Mentone, IN, at 822 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2IG5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 2IG5 have a control tower?

No. Heli-Bell Museum is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 2IG5?

Heli-Bell Museum has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 2IG5?

Heli-Bell Museum is in Mentone, IN, at an elevation of 822 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1717, -86.0428.

More about 2IG5

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 2IG5 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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