Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17WI
- Coordinates
- 43.0361, -88.8932
- Elevation
- 885 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/07
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 04:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
Plan a flight from 17WI
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r105° / 20.6 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r258° / 27.1 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r015° / 30.2 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r310° / 33.3 NM |
| LJT · Timmerman | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r266° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17WI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OBSTRUCTIONS IN APCH SURFACES BE REMOVED/LOWERED TO PROVIDE 20:1 CLNC, 125' EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN BE CLEAR.
- 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 17WI 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 17WI
Ha-Rail Airport (17WI) is an airport in Lake Mills, WI, at 885 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 17WI have a control tower?
No. Ha-Rail Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 17WI?
Ha-Rail Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 17WI?
Ha-Rail Airport is in Lake Mills, WI, at an elevation of 885 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0361, -88.8932.
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