Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87WI
- Coordinates
- 43.0194, -89.1854
- Elevation
- 955 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 04:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 02:15Z |
Plan a flight from 87WI
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,200 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 800 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r135° / 10.1 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r350° / 27.9 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r260° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87WI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- LACK OF SUFFICIENT AIRSPACE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAFFIC PATTERNS WHICH WOULD BE COMPATIBLE WITH LITTLE WHEEL FIELD AIRPORT.
- 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 87WI 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 87WI
Quale Airport (87WI) is an airport in Cottage Grove, WI, at 955 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 87WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 87WI have a control tower?
No. Quale Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 87WI?
Quale Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 87WI?
Quale Airport is in Cottage Grove, WI, at an elevation of 955 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0194, -89.1854.
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