Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4WI5
- Coordinates
- 44.7236, -91.4599
- Elevation
- 900 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/08
- Distance from city
- 4 S
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 | 04:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:32 PM | 02:32Z |
Plan a flight from 4WI5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAU · Eau Claire | VORTAC | 112.90 | r172° / 10.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4WI5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED A SIGNED LTR OF AGRMNT IS SENT TO THE MSP-ADO WHICH SPECIFIES PMSN FOR THE OWNER OF CARLSON ARPT TO... E111 CONT...USE THE EXISTING TFC PAT OF THE MERTINKES ARPT FOR OPNS AT CARLSON ARPT AND PROC FOR THE OWNER OF CARLSON TO...
- (E111-2) E111 CONT...NOTIFY THE OPER OF MERTINKES ARPT PRIOR TO TKOF FROM THE CARLSON ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
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 4WI5 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 4WI5
Carlson Airport (4WI5) is an airport in Eau Claire, WI, at 900 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 4WI5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4WI5 have a control tower?
No. Carlson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4WI5?
Carlson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4WI5?
Carlson Airport is in Eau Claire, WI, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.7236, -91.4599.
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