Airport information
- FAA LID
- WI70
- Coordinates
- 42.7055, -88.6402
- Elevation
- 930 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1949/03
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from WI70
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
2,800 ft × 50 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 7 ft, 0 ft from threshold
Runway 18/36
2,200 ft × 30 ft · TURF-GRVL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 75 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 75 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,800 ft | |
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r275° / 15 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r064° / 22.4 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r210° / 29.2 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r284° / 31.9 NM |
| LJT · Timmerman | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r230° / 35.9 NM |
| HRK · Horlick | VOR-DME | 117.70 | r267° / 36.6 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r039° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI70. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIOR TO 1959.
- RWY 18/36 OBSTRUCTED BOTH ENDS BY TREES & TO BE USED ONLY IN STRONG WINDS.
- 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 WI70 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 WI70
Swan Airport (WI70) is an airport in Elkhorn, WI, at 930 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI70, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WI70 have a control tower?
No. Swan Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WI70?
Swan Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WI70?
Swan Airport is in Elkhorn, WI, at an elevation of 930 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.7055, -88.6402.
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