Rusk County Memorial HeliportPrivate
42WI · Ladysmith, WI · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-23 · night begins 07:30 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunrise | 06:52 AM | 11:52Z |
| Sunset | 07:00 PM | 00:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:30 PM | 00:30Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
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By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 276.4 | HAYWARD RCAG (LOW) |
| 281.5 | RHINELANDER RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
EAU 113.65
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAU · Eau Claire | VORTAC | 113.65 · 83Y | Low | r021° / 36.9 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42WI — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42WI
- Coordinates
- 45.4544, -91.1106
- Elevation
- 1,105 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/11
- Distance from city
- 1 S
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 715-532-5561.
Contact
- EXT. 260
Nearby airports
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About 42WI
Rusk County Memorial (42WI) is a heliport in Ladysmith, WI, at 1,105 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42WI have a control tower?
No. Rusk County Memorial is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 42WI?
Rusk County Memorial has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42WI?
Rusk County Memorial is in Ladysmith, WI, at an elevation of 1,105 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.4544, -91.1106.
More about 42WI
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 42WI 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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