Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5WN8
- Coordinates
- 45.0324, -89.4018
- Elevation
- 1,475 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
- 2004/06
- Distance from city
- 12 NE
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 | 04:33 AM | 09:33Z |
| Sunrise | 05:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
Plan a flight from 5WN8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,400 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 18 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUW · Wausau | VORTAC | 111.60 | r033° / 13.6 NM |
| STE · Stevens Point | VORTAC | 110.60 | r012° / 29.9 NM |
| RHI · Rhinelander | VORTAC | 109.20 | r174° / 36.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5WN8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS, CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE, AND CLEAR RY SAFETY AREA.
- 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 5WN8 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 5WN8
Knight Sky Airport (5WN8) is an airport in Wausau, WI, at 1,475 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5WN8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5WN8 have a control tower?
No. Knight Sky Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5WN8?
Knight Sky Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5WN8?
Knight Sky Airport is in Wausau, WI, at an elevation of 1,475 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.0324, -89.4018.
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