IA42 — Ritel Copter Airstrip, Hudson, IA

Non-ToweredHudson, IA • 982' MSL

IA42 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

IA42 has 1 runway. The longest is 9/27 at 2,812 ft × 50 ft (grass).

9/27No runway lights2,812 ft × 50 ftGrass

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

IA42 field elevation is 982 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at IA42 is 1,980 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation982 ft MSL

Pattern altitude1,980 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard

Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

Check IA42 against your personal minimums, plan a route to it, and see the best runway for the current wind — free.

No, IA42 is a non-towered airport.

IA42 has 1 runway (9/27). The longest runway is 2,812 feet.

IA42 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,980 feet MSL at a field elevation of 982 feet.

IA42 (Ritel Copter Airstrip) has a field elevation of 982 feet MSL.

IA42 (Ritel Copter Airstrip) is located in Hudson, IA.