IA42 METAR
Current observed weather at Ritel Copter Airstrip (IA42), Hudson, IA, elevation 982 ft. This field has no weather reporting station. · Open on the map
All of Ritel Copter Airstrip — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherNo IA42 METAR
Ritel Copter Airstrip has no weather reporting station, so there is no IA42 METAR. The nearest reporting fields are:
| Station | Airport | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KALO METAR | Waterloo Regional | 15 NM on the 002° radial |
| KVTI METAR | Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark | 18 NM on the 108° radial |
| KIIB METAR | James H Connell Field At Independence Municipal | 22 NM on the 067° radial |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at IA42?
Ritel Copter Airstrip has no weather reporting station.
How often is the IA42 METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about IA42
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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