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Small airport

John Scharff Airport

ICAO 33IL🇺🇸 Clinton
Coordinates
40.1661°N, 88.8983°W
Elevation
730 ft (223 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
20:53

About 14h 38m 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 John Scharff Airport

John Scharff Airport is a small airport in Clinton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 730 ft (223 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,835 ft / 559 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Thorp Airport (LL34), about 3.4 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced1,835 ft / 559 m105 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle614 ft
Obstacle607 ft
Obstacle604 ft
Obstacle689 ft
Obstacle538 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle696 ft
Obstacle712 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from John Scharff Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Scharff Airport located?

John Scharff Airport is small airport located in Clinton, United States, at an elevation of 730 ft (223 m).

How many runways does John Scharff Airport have?

John Scharff Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,835 ft / 559 m.

What time zone is John Scharff Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at John Scharff Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at John Scharff Airport is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near John Scharff Airport?

The nearest airport to John Scharff Airport is Thorp Airport (LL34), about 3.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Sugar Hollow RLA Airport and Martin RLA Restricted Landing Area.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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