Airport information
- FAA LID
- WI50
- Coordinates
- 43.3980, -89.6376
- Elevation
- 889 ft MSL
- 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
- 2014/09
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 04:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from WI50
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,514 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,514 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLL · Dells | VORTAC | 117.00 | r146° / 10.7 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r317° / 20 NM |
| LNR · Lone Rock | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r074° / 22.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI50. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- CELL 312-391-9734
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 WI50 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 WI50
Loeber McDaniel Field (WI50) is an airport in Merrimac, WI, at 889 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,514 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WI50 have a control tower?
No. Loeber McDaniel Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WI50?
Loeber McDaniel Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,514 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WI50?
Loeber McDaniel Field is in Merrimac, WI, at an elevation of 889 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3980, -89.6376.
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