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Northwood Airstrip Private

WI54 · Wonewoc, WI · 1,275 ft elevation · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
WI54
Coordinates
43.5630, -90.2850
Elevation
1,275 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2017/06
Distance from city
6 SSW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:44 AM09:44Z
Sunrise05:20 AM10:20Z
Sunset08:46 PM01:46Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:22 PM02:22Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:22 PM → 04:44 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:46 PM → 04:20 AM

Plan a flight from WI54

Traffic pattern

18TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 18
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 18/36

1,300 ft · Turf
18
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
36
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
LNR · Lone RockVOR-DME112.80r338° / 17.4 NM
DLL · DellsVORTAC117.00r269° / 22.7 NM
VOK · VolkTACAN110.40r183° / 22.8 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI54. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
RICHARD THOMPSON
W10341 LUMSDEN RD, ELROY, WI
608-572-5505
Manager
RICHARD THOMPSON
W10341 LUMSDEN RD, ELROY, WI
608-572-5505

Remarks FAA

  • BECAUSE THIS IS A PROPOSED PRIVATE-USE AIRPORT, ALL OPERATORS PROCEED AT THEIR OWN RISK. THE PROPONENT MUST MEET ALL STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. ALL OPERATORS MUST MEET REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBSTACLE CLEARANCE AND TAKEOFF / LANDING PERFORMANCE. TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF OPERATIONS, WE RECOMMEND: 1. ALL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS. 2. THE LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE ONLY. 3. A NON-OBSTRUCTING WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED ADJACENT TO THE TAKEOFF/LANDING AREA. 4. NO NIGHT OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED UNLESS THE RUNWAY AND WIND INDICATOR ARE LIT. 5. REMOVE TREES AS NECESSARY ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH END OF THE RUNWAY TO PROVIDE A CLEAR APPROACH / DEPARTURE PATH. 6. NO TERRAIN OR OBSTACLES PENETRATE THE 20:1 (1 FT RISE FOR EVERY 20 FT FROM THE RUNWAY END) VISUAL APPROACH/ DEPARTURE SURFACE AT LEAST 100 FT WIDE OR AS WIDE AS THE RUNWAY (WHICHEVER IS WIDER) AND EXTENDING INTO THE APPROACH AREA FROM THE LANDING THRESHOLD FOR EACH RUNWAY END. THE THRESHOLD MAY BE DISPLACED TO PROVIDE A CLEAR 20:1 SURFACE PROVIDED ENOUGH LANDING DISTANCE REMAINS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS IN THE AIRCRAFT TO BE USED. 7. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE RESTRICTED FROM ACCESS TO THE RUNWAY DURING FLIGHT OPERATIONS. BE ADVISED YOUR PROPOSAL DOES NOT MEET FAA AIRPORT DESIGN STANDARDS AS DESCRIBED IN FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR 150/5300-13 TITLED "AIRPORT DESIGN". SOME OF THE STANDARDS NOT MET INCLUDE: - CLEAR 20:1 RUNWAY APPROACH SURFACES / THRESHOLD SITING CRITERIA - CLEAR...
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

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 WI54 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 WI54

Northwood Airstrip (WI54) is an airport in Wonewoc, WI, at 1,275 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI54, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does WI54 have a control tower?

No. Northwood Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at WI54?

Northwood Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is WI54?

Northwood Airstrip is in Wonewoc, WI, at an elevation of 1,275 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.5630, -90.2850.

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