Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS74
- Coordinates
- 43.1627, -88.8249
- Elevation
- 825 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
- Activated
- 1993/03
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
Plan a flight from WS74
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,150 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r084° / 22.6 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r275° / 23.8 NM |
| BJB · West Bend | VOR | 109.80 | r244° / 34.3 NM |
| LJT · Timmerman | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r278° / 34.7 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r322° / 36.6 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r016° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS74. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDEOF THE CNTRLN & 200 FT FM EITHER END OF THE RY END BE CLEAR OF OBSTN; RY END MUST BE MOVED 200 FT N TO CLEAR THE PU-USE ROAD ADJACENT TO THE S END OF RY;
- (E111-1) & OBSTN IN RY APCH SLOPE SFC BE LOWERED OR REMOVED. OTHERWISE THE RY THR(S) BE DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD A 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBSTN.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: DAVE MULDERINK N6823 KRESHVILLE RD WATERTOWN, WI 53094 920-918-1051
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 WS74 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 WS74
Al's Airway Airport (WS74) is an airport in Watertown, WI, at 825 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS74, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS74 have a control tower?
No. Al's Airway Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WS74?
Al's Airway Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS74?
Al's Airway Airport is in Watertown, WI, at an elevation of 825 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.1627, -88.8249.
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