Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS12
- Coordinates
- 43.2644, -89.3232
- Elevation
- 972 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- 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
- 1984/07
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 04:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
Plan a flight from WS12
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,978 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,978 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r003° / 7.2 NM |
| DLL · Dells | VORTAC | 117.00 | r129° / 25.8 NM |
| LNR · Lone Rock | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r093° / 35.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS12. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OPNL LTR IS COMSUMATED BTN SULLIVAN FLD & ELERT ARPT. ARPT RMNS PSNAL USE. IF OBSTNS IN APCH SFCS CANNOT BE RMVD/LWRD, THRS ARE DSPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 CLRNC.
- 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 WS12 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 WS12
Elert Airport (WS12) is an airport in De Forest, WI, at 972 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,978 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS12, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS12 have a control tower?
No. Elert Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WS12?
Elert Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,978 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS12?
Elert Airport is in De Forest, WI, at an elevation of 972 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2644, -89.3232.
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