Winch Airfield Private
6WI1 · Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1,120 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6WI1
- Coordinates
- 44.4952, -89.9126
- Elevation
- 1,120 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- 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
- 1990/01
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 04:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:25 PM | 02:25Z |
Plan a flight from 6WI1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,400 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STE · Stevens Point | VORTAC | 110.60 | r261° / 16.6 NM |
| AUW · Wausau | VORTAC | 111.60 | r212° / 25.3 NM |
| VOK · Volk | TACAN | 110.40 | r024° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6WI1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 6WI1 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 6WI1
Winch Airfield (6WI1) is an airport in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, at 1,120 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6WI1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6WI1 have a control tower?
No. Winch Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6WI1?
Winch Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6WI1?
Winch Airfield is in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, at an elevation of 1,120 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.4952, -89.9126.
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