Airport information
- FAA LID
- II38
- Coordinates
- 41.4264, -86.3164
- Elevation
- 860 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- TERRE HAUTE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1989/02
- Distance from city
- 2 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunset | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from II38
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,600 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 55 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSH · Goshen | VORTAC | 113.70 | r246° / 14.3 NM |
| OXI · Knox | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r067° / 16.3 NM |
| GIJ · Gipper | VORTAC | 115.40 | r180° / 20.5 NM |
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r290° / 38.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for II38. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTR IN RY APCH BE REMOVED, LOWERED OR RY THR DSPLCD TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1 APCH; AREA 125' EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN BE CLEAR OF OBSTR.
- PERSONAL.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- ALSO 45' TREES 50' FM RY THR & 15' ROAD 100' FM RY THR.
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 II38 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 II38
Sherk Field (II38) is an airport in Lapaz, IN, at 860 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for II38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does II38 have a control tower?
No. Sherk Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at II38?
Sherk Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is II38?
Sherk Field is in Lapaz, IN, at an elevation of 860 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4264, -86.3164.
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