Airport information
- FAA LID
- WN44
- Coordinates
- 45.2394, -89.5690
- Elevation
- 1,470 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- 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
- 1988/11
- Distance from city
- 6 NE
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 | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
Plan a flight from WN44
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,200 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUW · Wausau | VORTAC | 111.60 | r000° / 23.6 NM |
| RHI · Rhinelander | VORTAC | 109.20 | r189° / 24.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WN44. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- TIEDOWNS AVBL ON REQ.
- 18/36 END MARKERS AND 16 INCH CONES 200' APART; LIGHTED ON REQUEST 715-536-6791.
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 WN44 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 WN44
Podeweltz Airport (WN44) is an airport in Merrill, WI, at 1,470 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WN44, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WN44 have a control tower?
No. Podeweltz Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WN44?
Podeweltz Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WN44?
Podeweltz Airport is in Merrill, WI, at an elevation of 1,470 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.2394, -89.5690.
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