Effingham County Regional (1H2), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Effingham County Regional (1H2) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Effingham, Illinois, situated roughly 89 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field handles a modest volume of business aviation activity, with FAA TFMSC data logging 437 business aviation operations against 646 total operations in 2025. A longer concrete runway and a shorter asphalt crosswind runway give operators flexibility depending on aircraft type and wind conditions, and both 100LL and Jet A are available on site during published attendance hours.
Runways
Effingham County Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 11/29, is 6,002 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Effingham County Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Effingham County Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is University of Illinois / Willard (KCMI), 59 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Effingham County Regional recorded 437 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at 1H2 is concentrated in the spring months, with May and June showing the highest monthly operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 62 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Effingham County Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Trees and a silo are located in the transition area to the right of the runway; trees are located in the transition area to the left of Runway 19.
Airport lighting operates dusk to dawn. REIL for Runway 11 and 29, PSIL for Runway 01 and 19, and MIRL for Runway 01/19 and Runway 11/29 are pilot-activated and preset to low intensity; use CTAF to increase intensity and activate the lights.
The PVASI for Runway 01 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and right of course.
The PVASI for Runway 19 is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of course.
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Effingham County Regional has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Flora Municipal (KFOA), 24.61 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 1H2
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Frequently asked questions
Does Effingham County Regional (1H2) have on-site customs clearance?
Effingham County Regional does not have customs clearance on site. The nearest customs airport is KCMI, located approximately 59 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from abroad should plan their clearance stop at KCMI before or instead of a direct arrival at 1H2. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for international itineraries.
What runway options are available at 1H2?
1H2, Effingham County Regional, offers two paved runways for operations. Runway 11/29 is the longer option at 6,002 feet by 100 feet with a concrete surface. Runway 01/19 measures 3,399 feet by 60 feet and is asphalt. The longer runway accommodates the majority of business aviation traffic at this field.
Is fuel available at Effingham County Regional?
Effingham County Regional stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field operates on a published attendance schedule of 0800 to 1700 daily. Crews should coordinate fueling needs within these hours, as the airport is non-towered and staffing outside this window is not indicated. Both piston and jet operators can plan fuel stops here during attended hours.
Are there any visual approach limitations at KANSAS CITY ARTCC-served 1H2?
1H2, Effingham County Regional, has PVASI approach guidance limitations on two runway ends. On Runway 01, the PVASI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and right of course. On Runway 19, the PVASI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of course. Pilots flying visual approaches to either runway end should stay within these course tolerances for reliable glidepath guidance.