Ames Private Airport Private

05WI · Darien, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
958 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,800 ft E/W
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:44 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:18 AM10:18Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset08:12 PM01:12Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:44 PM01:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:44 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:12 PM → 04:50 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 270°downwind 180°base 090°final 000°45° entryEW

RWY ELEFT traffic

Heading
000° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
1,800 × 60 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY E
Approach obstacle
Pline, 50 ft, 0 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

JVL 114.30 · BAE 116.40 · MSN 108.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r067° / 16.8 NM
BAE · Badger VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r214° / 34.6 NM
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r135° / 39.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05WI — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
05WI
Coordinates
42.6511, -88.7459
Elevation
958 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1978/07
Distance from city
3 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DENNIS AMES
W9157 US HWY 14, DARIEN, WI
262-745-4889
Manager
DENNIS AMES
W9157 US HWY 14, DARIEN, WI
262-745-4889
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • 150 FT TOWER .4MI NNE OF RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 6WI3 Bountiful Acres Airport (private) (3 NM) · WI84 Johnstown Center Airport (private) (5 NM) · WI70 Swan Airport (private) (6 NM) · C59 Lake Lawn Airport (6 NM) · 3WI6 Melin Farms Airport (private) (7 NM) · WS55 Barten Airport (private) (8 NM)

About 05WI

Ames Private Airport (05WI) is an airport in Darien, WI, at 958 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 05WI have a control tower?

No. Ames Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 05WI?

Ames Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 05WI?

Ames Private Airport is in Darien, WI, at an elevation of 958 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.6511, -88.7459.

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