Ritel Copter Airstrip Airport (IA42) — Hudson, IA

Ritel Copter Airstrip Airport (IA42)
IA42
Ritel Copter Airstrip Airport (IA42)
Hudson, IA
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Ritel Copter Airstrip Airport (IA42) is a private-use airport located in Hudson, IA. The airport sits at an elevation of 982 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier IA42
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 92°24'42.0900" W / 42°18'49.4050" N
-92.411692 / 42.313724 (Estimated)
Elevation 982.00 ft / 299.31 m ()
From nearest city 6 nautical miles SE of Hudson, IA
Location Black Hawk County, IA
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner RICK GREEN
Address 2838 W TAMA RD
HUDSON, IA 50643
Phone number 319-240-1660
Manager RICK GREEN
Address 2838 W TAMA RD
HUDSON, IA 50643
Phone number 319-988-3598
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart CHICAGO
Region ACE - Central
Responsible ARTCC ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS
Tie-in FSS FOD - FORT DODGE
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 09/27
Dimensions 2812 x 50 ft (857 x 15 m)
Surface TURF (GOOD)
Surface treatment
09 27
Physical elevation 982.00 ft 982.00 ft
Coordinates 42.313667 / -92.416889 42.313781 / -92.406494
Traffic pattern Left Left
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.