Airport information
- FAA LID
- H49
- Coordinates
- 38.4506, -90.2359
- Elevation
- 420 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
Plan a flight from H49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
2,450 ft × 150 ft · TURF-E- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- 201° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKE · Scott | TACAN | 112.20 | r251° / 18.9 NM |
| CSX · Cardinal | VOR-DME | 116.45 | r162° / 19.1 NM |
| TOY · Troy | VORTAC | 116.00 | r217° / 22.8 NM |
| STL · St Louis | VORTAC | 117.40 | r154° / 27.2 NM |
| FTZ · Foristell | VORTAC | 110.80 | r108° / 37.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for H49. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for H49.
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 H49 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 H49
Sackman Field (H49) is an airport in Columbia, IL, at 420 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for H49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at H49?
Sackman Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is H49?
Sackman Field is in Columbia, IL, at an elevation of 420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4506, -90.2359.
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