Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2WI7
- Coordinates
- 42.9697, -89.6654
- Elevation
- 1,130 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
- 1994/08
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 04:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
Plan a flight from 2WI7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04 · 045°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,065 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- 045° mag · 45° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 470 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 225° mag · 225° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 16 ft, 320 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,065 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r231° / 17.7 NM |
| LNR · Lone Rock | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r133° / 28.3 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r312° / 34.9 NM |
| DLL · Dells | VORTAC | 117.00 | r170° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2WI7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OBS REMOVED/LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 SLOPE; 125' EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200' EITHER END BE CLEAR.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- 04/22 EDGES & ENDS MKD WITH ORANGE CONES.
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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 2WI7 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 2WI7
Hecklers' Strip (2WI7) is an airport in Mount Vernon, WI, at 1,130 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,065 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2WI7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2WI7 have a control tower?
No. Hecklers' Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2WI7?
Hecklers' Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,065 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2WI7?
Hecklers' Strip is in Mount Vernon, WI, at an elevation of 1,130 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9697, -89.6654.
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