Sherk Field Private

II38 · Lapaz, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
860 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,600 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at II38. Nearby reporting stations: KOXI (17 NM), KSBN (17 NM), KPPO (21 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:17 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:01 AM11:01Z
Sunrise07:28 AM11:28Z
Sunset07:50 PM23:50Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:17 PM00:17Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:17 PM → 07:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:50 PM → 06:28 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 010°downwind 280°base 190°final 100°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
100° mag · 097° true
Dimensions
1,600 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 280°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Approach obstacle
Pline, 55 ft, 100 ft from threshold

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: 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

GSH 113.70 · GIJ 115.40 · OLK 110.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GSH · Goshen TACAN 113.70 · 84X r246° / 14.3 NM
GIJ · Gipper VORTAC 115.40 · 101X High r180° / 20.5 NM
OLK · Webster Lake VOR 110.40 Low r290° / 38.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for II38 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
II38
Coordinates
41.4264, -86.3164
Elevation
860 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1989/02
Distance from city
2 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BRAD SHERK
3949 LILAC RD, PLYMOUTH, IN
574-784-3167
Manager
BRAD SHERK
3949 LILAC RD, PLYMOUTH, IN
574-784-3167
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Obstructions

  • ALSO 45' TREES 50' FM RY THR & 15' ROAD 100' FM RY THR.

Nearby airports

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About II38

Sherk Field (II38) is an airport in Lapaz, IN, at 860 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for II38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does II38 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at II38?

Sherk Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is II38?

Sherk Field is in Lapaz, IN, at an elevation of 860 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4264, -86.3164.

More about II38

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 II38 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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