Little Wheel Field Private

59WI · Cottage Grove, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
900 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:47 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:18 AM10:18Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset08:15 PM01:15Z
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08:47 PM01:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:47 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:15 PM → 04:50 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 150°downwind 060°base 330°final 240°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
240° mag · 240° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 80 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 060°) 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 · JVL 114.30 · DLL 117.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r133° / 9.3 NM
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r349° / 28.8 NM
DLL · Dells VORTAC 117.00 · 117X High r138° / 39.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 59WI — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
59WI
Coordinates
43.0339, -89.1926
Elevation
900 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
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
1980/01
Distance from city
3 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
KEITH SWALHEIM
3385 N. STAR ROAD, COTTAGE GROVE, WI
608-347-3134
Manager
KEITH SWALHEIM
P.O. BOX 347, COTTAGE GROVE, WI
608-347-3134
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About 59WI

Little Wheel Field (59WI) is an airport in Cottage Grove, WI, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 59WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 59WI have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 59WI?

Little Wheel Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 59WI?

Little Wheel Field is in Cottage Grove, WI, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0339, -89.1926.

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