Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6WN6
- Coordinates
- 43.3800, -89.0107
- Elevation
- 880 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/07
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 02:16Z |
Plan a flight from 6WN6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,800 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r042° / 20.2 NM |
| DLL · Dells | VORTAC | 117.00 | r104° / 34.4 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r295° / 35.5 NM |
| BJB · West Bend | VOR | 109.80 | r268° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6WN6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS, CLEAR OBSTL FREE ZONE, AND CLEAR RY SAFETY AREA.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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 6WN6 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 6WN6
Fountain Prairie Airport (6WN6) is an airport in Columbus, WI, at 880 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6WN6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6WN6 have a control tower?
No. Fountain Prairie Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6WN6?
Fountain Prairie Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6WN6?
Fountain Prairie Airport is in Columbus, WI, at an elevation of 880 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3800, -89.0107.
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