Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56WI
- Coordinates
- 44.7735, -89.5908
- Elevation
- 1,190 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- 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
- 1999/10
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 04:35 AM | 09:35Z |
| Sunrise | 05:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:25 PM | 02:25Z |
Plan a flight from 56WI
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09 · 095°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,490 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- 095° mag · 94° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 600 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 600 ft
- Heading
- 324° mag · 323° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,490 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUW · Wausau | VORTAC | 111.60 | r180° / 4.4 NM |
| STE · Stevens Point | VORTAC | 110.60 | r350° / 14.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56WI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCH, CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE AND CLEAR RY SAFETY AREA.
- ARRIVING AND DEPARTING TRAFFIC CTC CWA TWR ON 119.75.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- RY 09 & 27 DSPLCD THLDS MKD WITH WHITE PATIO BLOCK SQUARES.
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 56WI 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 56WI
Jaks Field (56WI) is an airport in Mosinee, WI, at 1,190 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,490 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56WI have a control tower?
No. Jaks Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56WI?
Jaks Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,490 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56WI?
Jaks Field is in Mosinee, WI, at an elevation of 1,190 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.7735, -89.5908.
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