Schertz Aerial Service - Hudson Airport Private
04IL · Hudson, IL · 755 ft elevation · var 0E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 04IL
- Coordinates
- 40.6375, -89.0070
- Elevation
- 755 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/06
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 01:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 04IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,700 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 225 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r337° / 10 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r226° / 16.6 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 | r090° / 35.9 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r273° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 04IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AGRICULTURE OPS ON ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
Nearby airports
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 04IL 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.
About 04IL
Schertz Aerial Service - Hudson Airport (04IL) is an airport in Hudson, IL, at 755 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 04IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 04IL have a control tower?
No. Schertz Aerial Service - Hudson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 04IL?
Schertz Aerial Service - Hudson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 04IL?
Schertz Aerial Service - Hudson Airport is in Hudson, IL, at an elevation of 755 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6375, -89.0070.
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