John Scharff Private

33IL · Clinton, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
730 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,835 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 33IL. Nearby reporting stations: KBMI (19 NM), KDEC (20 NM), KAAA (20 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:27 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:12 AM11:12Z
Sunrise06:39 AM11:39Z
Sunset07:00 PM00:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:27 PM00:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:27 PM → 06:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:00 PM → 05:39 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 179° true
Dimensions
1,835 × 105 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
160 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Road, 13 ft, 35 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

AXC 117.20 · CMI 115.75
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
AXC · Adders VORTAC 117.20 · 119X High r353° / 25.8 NM
CMI · Champaign VORTAC 115.75 · 104Y Low r283° / 29.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 33IL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
33IL
Coordinates
40.1661, -88.8983
Elevation
730 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2001/02
Distance from city
2 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOHN SCHARFF
12978 STATE HWY 54, CLINTON, IL
(217) 722-7985
Manager
JOHN SCHARFF
12978 STATE HWY 54, CLINTON, IL
(217) 722-7985
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4069, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921

Runways

  • DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH CEMENT OUTLINED IN BRICK, & IN AN L-SHAPE.

Nearby airports

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About 33IL

John Scharff (33IL) is an airport in Clinton, IL, at 730 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,835 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 33IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 33IL have a control tower?

No. John Scharff is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 33IL?

John Scharff has 1 runway; the longest is 1,835 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 33IL?

John Scharff is in Clinton, IL, at an elevation of 730 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1661, -88.8983.

More about 33IL

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 33IL 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.

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