Rigdon Private Airport Private
WI81 · Hazel Green, WI · 880 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WI81
- Coordinates
- 42.5242, -90.5910
- Elevation
- 880 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- 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
- 1970/11
- Distance from city
- 7 W
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 | 04:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from WI81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy N at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,000 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBQ · Dubuque | VORTAC | 115.80 | r031° / 9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI81. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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About WI81
Rigdon Private Airport (WI81) is an airport in Hazel Green, WI, at 880 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WI81 have a control tower?
No. Rigdon Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WI81?
Rigdon Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WI81?
Rigdon Private Airport is in Hazel Green, WI, at an elevation of 880 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5242, -90.5910.
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