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Sherk Field Private

II38 · Lapaz, IN · 860 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered

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

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:38 AM09:38Z
Sunrise06:12 AM10:12Z
Sunset09:22 PM01:22Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:56 PM01:56Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:56 PM → 05:38 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:22 PM → 05:12 AM

Plan a flight from II38

Traffic pattern

10TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
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)
10
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pline, 55 ft, 100 ft from threshold
28
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 0 ft from threshold
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
GSH · GoshenVORTAC113.70r246° / 14.3 NM
OXI · KnoxVOR-DME115.60r067° / 16.3 NM
GIJ · GipperVORTAC115.40r180° / 20.5 NM
OLK · Wolf LakeVOR110.40r290° / 38.5 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for II38. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
BRAD SHERK
3949 LILAC RD, PLYMOUTH, IN
574-784-3167
Manager
BRAD SHERK
3949 LILAC RD, PLYMOUTH, IN
574-784-3167

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.

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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