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US-4766

Ritel Copter Airstrip

Hudson, IowaElevation 982 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,812 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,812 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 09
RWY 27

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ritel Copter Airstrip is in Hudson, Iowa. Field elevation 982 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICK GREEN
Manager phone319-988-3598
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-4766
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.3138, -92.4118
Distance from city6 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC DES MOINES APCH AT 515-974-8016. WHEN DES MOINES APP CLSD, FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-4766 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-4766 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-4766. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-4766 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-4766. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-4766?
US-4766 sits at 982 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-4766?
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