Airport information
- FAA LID
- 73WI
- Coordinates
- 45.2397, -91.5073
- Elevation
- 1,080 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
- 1980/09
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:57 PM | 01:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:35 PM | 02:35Z |
Plan a flight from 73WI
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
3,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway N/S
2,700 ft × 100 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 3,200 ft | |
| N/S | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPD · Rice Lake | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r132° / 15.5 NM |
| EAU · Eau Claire | VORTAC | 112.90 | r353° / 20.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73WI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AVAILABLE DATA INDICATES USABLE RWY LENGTH AND OBSTN CLEARANCES DO NOT OFFER AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF SAFETY FOR ACFT OPERATIONS.
- 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 73WI 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 73WI
Vetterkind Strip (73WI) is an airport in New Auburn, WI, at 1,080 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 73WI have a control tower?
No. Vetterkind Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 73WI?
Vetterkind Strip has 2 runways; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 73WI?
Vetterkind Strip is in New Auburn, WI, at an elevation of 1,080 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.2397, -91.5073.
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