Airport information
- FAA LID
- WI87
- Coordinates
- 45.2033, -89.5244
- Elevation
- 1,370 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1995/07
- Distance from city
- 8 E
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 | 04:33 AM | 09:33Z |
| Sunrise | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
Plan a flight from WI87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,550 ft × 80 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 1,090 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,550 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUW · Wausau | VORTAC | 111.60 | r005° / 21.6 NM |
| RHI · Rhinelander | VORTAC | 109.20 | r184° / 26 NM |
| STE · Stevens Point | VORTAC | 110.60 | r001° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI87. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTN ARE LOWERED OR REMOVED OR THE THLD DSPLCD; AREA AROUND RYS ARE CLEAR OF OBSTNS.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- NOT PLOWED IN WINTER.
- 09/27 MKD WITH ORANGE CONES ALONG RY EDGE & BLACK/YELLOW 'L' PANELS AT EACH RY END.
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 WI87 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 WI87
Pine River Airport (WI87) is an airport in Merrill, WI, at 1,370 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WI87 have a control tower?
No. Pine River Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WI87?
Pine River Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,550 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WI87?
Pine River Airport is in Merrill, WI, at an elevation of 1,370 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.2033, -89.5244.
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