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US-4766

Ritel Copter Airstrip · Hudson

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
982 ft / 299 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
9/27 · 2,812 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ritel Copter Airstrip (US-4766), located in Hudson, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 982 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ritel Copter Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
US-4766 / —
Municipality
Hudson
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
982 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 9 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,812 ft / 857 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 9
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KALOILS
Waterloo Regional Airport
27 km / 15 nm
KCIDILS
The Eastern Iowa Airport
75 km / 40 nm
KCCY
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport
86 km / 46 nm
KMCWILS
Mason City Municipal Airport
120 km / 65 nm
KOTMILS
Ottumwa Regional Airport
134 km / 73 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026