Jim Benson Field Private
WI16 · Mineral Point, WI · 1,100 ft elevation · var 0E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WI16
- Coordinates
- 42.8531, -90.1297
- Elevation
- 1,100 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
- 1998/02
- 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 | 04:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from WI16
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,800 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 57 ft, 1,400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNR · Lone Rock | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r180° / 26.5 NM |
| DBQ · Dubuque | VORTAC | 115.80 | r039° / 37.3 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r240° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI16. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTNS LOWERED OR REMOVED FROM APCHS OR THLDS DSPLCD TO PROVIDE A CLEAR 20:1 APCH; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS ARE CLEAR OF OBSTNS; AREA 60 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 240 FT OFF RY ENDS ARE CLEAR OF RUTS.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Nearby airports
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About WI16
Jim Benson Field (WI16) is an airport in Mineral Point, WI, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI16, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WI16 have a control tower?
No. Jim Benson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WI16?
Jim Benson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WI16?
Jim Benson Field is in Mineral Point, WI, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8531, -90.1297.
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