Rice Private Heliport HeliportPrivate

2II9 · Covington, IN · Non-towered

Elevation
660 ft MSL
Longest runway
300 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
1W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:27 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:23 AM10:23Z
Sunrise06:53 AM10:53Z
Sunset08:57 PM00:57Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

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Pilot reports

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Runways

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

DNV 111.00 · BVT 115.10 · TTH 115.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DNV · Danville TACAN 111.00 · 47X r124° / 14.2 NM
BVT · Boiler VORTAC 115.10 · 98X High r203° / 26.6 NM
TTH · Terre Haute VORTAC 115.30 · 100X High r354° / 40 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2II9 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
2II9
Coordinates
40.1528, -87.3081
Elevation
660 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL 0700-1700
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1982/11
Distance from city
5 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
KENNETH W. RICE
986 W. STINE BLUFF RD, COVINGTON, IN
(765) 585-0333
Manager
KENNETH W. RICE
986 W. STINE BLUFF RD, COVINGTON, IN
(765) 585-0333
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Obstructions

  • 30 FT PLINES 150 FT SOUTH & 500 FT WEST.

Nearby airports

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About 2II9

Rice Private Heliport (2II9) is a heliport in Covington, IN, at 660 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2II9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 2II9 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 2II9?

Rice Private Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 2II9?

Rice Private Heliport is in Covington, IN, at an elevation of 660 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1528, -87.3081.

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