Independence Airport Private
5WI6 · Independence, WI · 804 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5WI6
- Coordinates
- 44.3670, -91.3961
- Elevation
- 804 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1995/07
- Distance from city
- 1 W
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 01:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
Plan a flight from 5WI6
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
2,200 ft × 70 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONA · Winona | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r036° / 22 NM |
| ODI · Nodine | VORTAC | 117.90 | r005° / 27.5 NM |
| LSE · La Crosse | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r346° / 30.1 NM |
| EAU · Eau Claire | VORTAC | 112.90 | r170° / 32.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5WI6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ANY OBSTN IN APCH LOWERED OR REMOVED TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY IS CLEART OF OBSTNS.
- 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 5WI6 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 5WI6
Independence Airport (5WI6) is an airport in Independence, WI, at 804 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5WI6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5WI6 have a control tower?
No. Independence Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5WI6?
Independence Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5WI6?
Independence Airport is in Independence, WI, at an elevation of 804 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.3670, -91.3961.
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