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John's Field Private

52WI · Athens, WI · 1,450 ft elevation · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
52WI
Coordinates
45.1596, -90.0574
Elevation
1,450 ft MSL
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
2007/03
Distance from city
8 N

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:35 AM09:35Z
Sunrise05:13 AM10:13Z
Sunset08:51 PM01:51Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:29 PM02:29Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:29 PM → 04:35 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:51 PM → 04:13 AM

Plan a flight from 52WI

Traffic pattern

18TPANESW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 18
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,500 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 × 75 ft · Turf
18
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 30 ft, 700 ft from threshold
36
Heading
346° true
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 30 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
AUW · WausauVORTAC111.60r311° / 27.4 NM
RHI · RhinelanderVORTAC109.20r220° / 38.1 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 52WI. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
JOHN LAUB
N3443 SPRING DRIVE, ATHENS, WI
715-965-1651
Manager
JOHN LAUB
N3443 SPRING DRIVE, ATHENS, WI
(715) 965-1651

Remarks FAA

  • PRVDD VFR OPNS AND CLEAR 20:1 APCHS.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

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 52WI 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 52WI

John's Field (52WI) is an airport in Athens, WI, at 1,450 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 52WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 52WI have a control tower?

No. John's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at 52WI?

John's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 52WI?

John's Field is in Athens, WI, at an elevation of 1,450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.1596, -90.0574.

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