Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS17
- Coordinates
- 43.9851, -88.5761
- Elevation
- 826 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- 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
- 1984/10
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 04:35 AM | 09:35Z |
| Sunrise | 05:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
Plan a flight from WS17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
1,988 ft × 130 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,988 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSH · Oshkosh | VORTAC | 111.80 | r248° / 0.9 NM |
| FAH · Falls | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r295° / 34.1 NM |
| GRB · Green Bay | VORTAC | 115.50 | r205° / 38 NM |
| BJB · West Bend | VOR | 109.80 | r331° / 39.1 NM |
| MTW · Manitowoc | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r260° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS17. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OPNS ARE CONDD IN ACCORD WITH LTR OF AGRMNT BTWN PIONEER & WITTMAN FLD ARPTS & OSHKOSH ATCT.
- CTC WITTMAN RGNL ARPT (OSH) ATCT PRIOR TO USING ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- USE CAUTION FOR WATERFOWL INVOF RWY 31 APCH.
- PPR, CTC ARPT MGR.
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 WS17 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 WS17
Pioneer Airport (WS17) is an airport in Oshkosh, WI, at 826 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,988 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS17 have a control tower?
No. Pioneer Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WS17?
Pioneer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,988 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS17?
Pioneer Airport is in Oshkosh, WI, at an elevation of 826 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.9851, -88.5761.
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