Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS55
- Coordinates
- 42.5175, -88.7454
- Elevation
- 977 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
- 1988/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 04:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from WS55
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,650 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 50 ft, 75 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 1,000 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,650 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r096° / 16.1 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r243° / 22.2 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r048° / 26.7 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r265° / 36.3 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r299° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS55. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PERSONAL.
- 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 WS55 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 WS55
Barten Airport (WS55) is an airport in Sharon, WI, at 977 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS55 have a control tower?
No. Barten Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WS55?
Barten Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS55?
Barten Airport is in Sharon, WI, at an elevation of 977 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5175, -88.7454.
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