Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9WI8
- Coordinates
- 42.6939, -88.3793
- Elevation
- 980 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- 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
- 1978/03
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from 9WI8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,000 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldgs, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 8,500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r276° / 3.4 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r288° / 20.6 NM |
| HRK · Horlick | VOR-DME | 117.70 | r263° / 25.2 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r187° / 25.7 NM |
| LJT · Timmerman | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r213° / 29.2 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r072° / 33.1 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r328° / 34.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9WI8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL TFC PAT OPNS ARE CONDUCTED ON N SIDE OF E/W RWY (ALL TURNS TO LEFT WHEN TAKING OFF/LNDG TO E & ALL TURNS TO RIGHT WHEN TAKING OFF/LNDG TO W.
- 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 9WI8 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 9WI8
Fletcher Airport (9WI8) is an airport in Spring Prairie, WI, at 980 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9WI8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9WI8 have a control tower?
No. Fletcher Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9WI8?
Fletcher Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9WI8?
Fletcher Airport is in Spring Prairie, WI, at an elevation of 980 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.6939, -88.3793.
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