Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7WI2
- Coordinates
- 43.4430, -89.1782
- Elevation
- 965 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- 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
- 1989/01
- Distance from city
- 3 E
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 | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
Plan a flight from 7WI2
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
- Heading
- 260° mag · 260° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 800 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r018° / 19.2 NM |
| DLL · Dells | VORTAC | 117.00 | r101° / 26.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7WI2. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTNS REMOVED/LOWERED OR THRS DSPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH OVER 20' TREES N & S AND PLINE 3 MI NORTH; REF AC 150/5300-4B.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- AMGR LIVES AT ARPT.
- 18/36 DSPLCD THRS MKD WITH BLACK & YELLOW 55 GALLON DRUMS.
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 7WI2 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 7WI2
Higgins Airport (7WI2) is an airport in Rio, WI, at 965 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 7WI2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7WI2 have a control tower?
No. Higgins Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7WI2?
Higgins Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7WI2?
Higgins Airport is in Rio, WI, at an elevation of 965 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.4430, -89.1782.
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