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Small airport

Ritel Copter Airstrip

ICAO US-4766Local IA42🇺🇸 Hudson
Coordinates
42.3138°N, 92.4118°W
Elevation
982 ft (299 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
20:46
Civil dusk
21:20

About 15h 0m 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 Ritel Copter Airstrip

Ritel Copter Airstrip is a small airport in Hudson, United States. It sits at an elevation of 982 ft (299 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,812 ft / 857 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Koch Field (11IA), about 5 nm to the wnw.

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
9 / 272,812 ft / 857 m50 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle951 ft
Obstacle935 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ritel Copter Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ritel Copter Airstrip located?

Ritel Copter Airstrip is small airport located in Hudson, United States, at an elevation of 982 ft (299 m).

How many runways does Ritel Copter Airstrip have?

Ritel Copter Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,812 ft / 857 m.

What time zone is Ritel Copter Airstrip in?

Ritel Copter Airstrip is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ritel Copter Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ritel Copter Airstrip is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ritel Copter Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Ritel Copter Airstrip is Koch Field (11IA), about 5 nm to the wnw, followed by Traer Municipal Airport and Flyers Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ritel Copter Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.