Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8WI5
- Coordinates
- 44.5155, -88.5416
- Elevation
- 670 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 2009/09
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:33 AM | 09:33Z |
| Sunrise | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 02:20Z |
Plan a flight from 8WI5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,300 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 333° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRB · Green Bay | VORTAC | 115.50 | r260° / 15 NM |
| OSH · Oshkosh | VORTAC | 111.80 | r359° / 31.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8WI5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD 20:1 VISUAL APCH SLOPE FOR ALL RYS; VFR OPNS ONLY.
- SGFNT WILDLIFE & DEER ACT ON AND IN VICINITY OF ARPT.
- SAND DUNES ON BOTH SIDES OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- CTC AMGR FOR LDG PMSN AND FEE.
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 8WI5 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 8WI5
Wolf River Landing Strip (8WI5) is an airport in Black Creek, WI, at 670 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8WI5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8WI5 have a control tower?
No. Wolf River Landing Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8WI5?
Wolf River Landing Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8WI5?
Wolf River Landing Strip is in Black Creek, WI, at an elevation of 670 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.5155, -88.5416.
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