Airport information
- FAA LID
- 33IL
- Coordinates
- 40.1661, -88.8983
- Elevation
- 730 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2001/02
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 | 04:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from 33IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,835 ft × 105 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 13 ft, 35 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 160 ft
- Heading
- 324° mag · 323° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,835 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r172° / 19 NM |
| AXC · Decatur | VORTAC | 117.20 | r353° / 25.8 NM |
| CMI · Champaign | VORTAC | 110.00 | r283° / 29.6 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r188° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 33IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- INCORPORATED WITH DEWITT
- FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4069, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921
- DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH CEMENT OUTLINED IN BRICK, & IN AN L-SHAPE.
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 33IL 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 33IL
John Scharff Airport (33IL) is an airport in Clinton, IL, at 730 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,835 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 33IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 33IL have a control tower?
No. John Scharff Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 33IL?
John Scharff Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,835 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 33IL?
John Scharff Airport is in Clinton, IL, at an elevation of 730 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1661, -88.8983.
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