Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4WN9
- Coordinates
- 42.5975, -88.1464
- Elevation
- 800 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2007/11
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from 4WN9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,600 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 203° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r130° / 8.8 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r271° / 9.5 NM |
| HRK · Horlick | VOR-DME | 117.70 | r238° / 17.7 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r341° / 24.2 NM |
| LJT · Timmerman | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r191° / 31.1 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r167° / 31.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4WN9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 25 FT TELEPHONE WIRES 1000 FT NORTH &25 FT TELEPHONE WIRES 1300 FT SOUTH OF RWY.
- OWNER DOES NOT WANT ARPT CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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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 4WN9 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 4WN9
Digger Dougs Airport (4WN9) is an airport in Salem, WI, at 800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4WN9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4WN9 have a control tower?
No. Digger Dougs Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4WN9?
Digger Dougs Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4WN9?
Digger Dougs Airport is in Salem, WI, at an elevation of 800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5975, -88.1464.
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