Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS96
- Coordinates
- 42.6208, -89.7673
- Elevation
- 1,010 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
- 1999/05
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
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 | 04:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 02:15Z |
Plan a flight from WS96
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 179°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left 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
1,600 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- 179° mag · 179° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 359° mag · 359° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r275° / 29.5 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r312° / 34.6 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r208° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS96. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTN ARE REMOVED OR LOWERED TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1 APCH SLOPE; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN AND 240 FT OFF RY END IS CLEAR OF OBSTNS.
- 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 WS96 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 WS96
Hughes Airport (WS96) is an airport in Monroe, WI, at 1,010 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS96 have a control tower?
No. Hughes Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WS96?
Hughes Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS96?
Hughes Airport is in Monroe, WI, at an elevation of 1,010 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.6208, -89.7673.
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