Christie Aerodrome Private
WS49 · Fort Atkinson, WI · 795 ft elevation · var 0W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS49
- Coordinates
- 42.9066, -88.8716
- Elevation
- 795 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
- Activated
- 1987/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Plan a flight from WS49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,927 ft × 85 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,927 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r023° / 23.3 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r122° / 25 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r299° / 28.3 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r242° / 28.7 NM |
| LJT · Timmerman | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r254° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS49. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OBSTRUCTIONS IN APPROACH SURFACE BE REMOVED/LOWERED OR THRESHOLD DISPLACED TO PROVIDE A 20:1 CLRNCE.AREA 125' EITHER SIDE OF CTRLN BE CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS; USED IN ACCORD WITH LTR OF AGREEMENT WITH BLACKHAWK ISLAND ARPT.
- 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 WS49 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 WS49
Christie Aerodrome (WS49) is an airport in Fort Atkinson, WI, at 795 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,927 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS49 have a control tower?
No. Christie Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WS49?
Christie Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 1,927 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS49?
Christie Aerodrome is in Fort Atkinson, WI, at an elevation of 795 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9066, -88.8716.
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