Airport information
- FAA LID
- 05WI
- Coordinates
- 42.6511, -88.7459
- Elevation
- 958 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1978/07
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from 05WI
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r067° / 16.8 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r264° / 19.7 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r037° / 32.5 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r214° / 34.6 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r277° / 36.1 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r135° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05WI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- 150 FT TOWER .4MI NNE OF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Nearby airports
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 05WI 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.
About 05WI
Ames Private Airport (05WI) is an airport in Darien, WI, at 958 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 05WI have a control tower?
No. Ames Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 05WI?
Ames Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 05WI?
Ames Private Airport is in Darien, WI, at an elevation of 958 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.6511, -88.7459.
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