Cardinal Ridge Airport Private
WI24 · Mt Horeb, WI · 1,080 ft elevation · var 1W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WI24
- Coordinates
- 42.8811, -89.7522
- Elevation
- 1,080 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
- Activated
- 2000/12
- Distance from city
- 8 S
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 | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
Plan a flight from WI24
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03 · 032°
- 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
1,370 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- 032° mag · 31° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 212° mag · 211° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,370 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r226° / 24.1 NM |
| LNR · Lone Rock | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r146° / 29.9 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r301° / 34.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI24. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS CLEAR OBSTL FREE ZONE & CLEAR RY SAFETY AREA.
- 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 WI24 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 WI24
Cardinal Ridge Airport (WI24) is an airport in Mt Horeb, WI, at 1,080 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,370 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI24, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WI24 have a control tower?
No. Cardinal Ridge Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WI24?
Cardinal Ridge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,370 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WI24?
Cardinal Ridge Airport is in Mt Horeb, WI, at an elevation of 1,080 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8811, -89.7522.
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