Melin Farms Private

3WI6 · Clinton, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
885 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,500 ft 05/23
Runways
2
Mag var
1E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3WI6. Nearby reporting stations: KJVL (8 NM), KRFD (26 NM), KBUU (26 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:29 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:10 AM11:10Z
Sunrise06:38 AM11:38Z
Sunset07:00 PM00:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:29 PM00:29Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:29 PM → 06:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:00 PM → 05:38 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 140°downwind 050°base 320°final 230°45° entry23270509

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
230° mag · 231° true
Dimensions
1,500 × 50 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 050°) 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

JVL 114.30 · MSN 108.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r076° / 10.4 NM
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r145° / 39.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3WI6 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3WI6
Coordinates
42.5901, -88.8746
Elevation
885 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
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
1998/03
Distance from city
2 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARK G. MELIN
8608 EAST RYE DRIVE, CLINTON, WI
608-312-1511
Manager
MARK G. MELIN
8608 EAST RYE DRIVE, CLINTON, WI
608-312-1511
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

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

Runways

  • 05/23 THLDS MKD WITH TIRES.
  • 09/27 THLDS MKD WITH TIRES.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: WI84 Johnstown Center (private) (6 NM) · 05WI Ames Private (private) (7 NM) · 44C Beloit (7 NM) · WS55 Barten (private) (7 NM) · 56IL Lee Creek (private) (8 NM)

About 3WI6

Melin Farms (3WI6) is an airport in Clinton, WI, at 885 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3WI6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3WI6 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3WI6?

Melin Farms has 2 runways; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3WI6?

Melin Farms is in Clinton, WI, at an elevation of 885 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5901, -88.8746.

More about 3WI6

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 3WI6 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.

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