Ha-Rail Airport Private

17WI · Lake Mills, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
885 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,500 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:45 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:17 AM10:17Z
Sunrise05:49 AM10:49Z
Sunset08:13 PM01:13Z
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08:45 PM01:45Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:45 PM → 05:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:13 PM → 04:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,500 × 70 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

MSN 108.60 · BAE 116.40 · JVL 114.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r105° / 20.6 NM
BAE · Badger VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r258° / 27.1 NM
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r015° / 30.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17WI — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
17WI
Coordinates
43.0361, -88.8932
Elevation
885 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
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
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1990/07
Distance from city
3 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TERRY L. RAILING
N5206 HWY G, LAKE MILLS, WI
920-648-8114
Manager
TERRY L. RAILING
N5206 HWY G, LAKE MILLS, WI
920-648-8114
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

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About 17WI

Ha-Rail Airport (17WI) is an airport in Lake Mills, WI, at 885 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 17WI have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 17WI?

Ha-Rail Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 17WI?

Ha-Rail Airport is in Lake Mills, WI, at an elevation of 885 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0361, -88.8932.

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