Airport information
- FAA LID
- 97WI
- Coordinates
- 44.9633, -90.8603
- Elevation
- 1,145 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
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 04:39 AM | 09:39Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:31 PM | 02:31Z |
Plan a flight from 97WI
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,740 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 193° mag · 194° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 270 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,740 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAU · Eau Claire | VORTAC | 112.90 | r077° / 26.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97WI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 97WI 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 97WI
North Fork Airport (97WI) is an airport in Thorp, WI, at 1,145 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,740 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 97WI have a control tower?
No. North Fork Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 97WI?
North Fork Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,740 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 97WI?
North Fork Airport is in Thorp, WI, at an elevation of 1,145 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.9633, -90.8603.
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