Der Schwarzwald Airport Private

5WI3 · Waterloo, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
925 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:46 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:17 AM10:17Z
Sunrise05:49 AM10:49Z
Sunset08:14 PM01:14Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 130°downwind 040°base 310°final 220°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
220° mag · 220° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 70 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
300 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Approach obstacle
Pline, 30 ft, 600 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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 · DLL 117.00 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r072° / 14.6 NM
BAE · Badger VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r278° / 32.6 NM
DLL · Dells VORTAC 117.00 · 117X High r119° / 38.5 NM
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r003° / 39.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5WI3 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
5WI3
Coordinates
43.2078, -89.0171
Elevation
925 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
1989/07
Distance from city
2 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HILLAKER CO.
6422 YORK HTS. RD, WATERLOO, WI
(920) 478-3800
Manager
ALVIN E. WHITAKER
6422 YORK HTS. RD, WATERLOO, WI
(920) 478-3800
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About 5WI3

Der Schwarzwald Airport (5WI3) is an airport in Waterloo, WI, at 925 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 5WI3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 5WI3 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 5WI3?

Der Schwarzwald Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 5WI3?

Der Schwarzwald Airport is in Waterloo, WI, at an elevation of 925 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2078, -89.0171.

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