Der Schwarzwald Private
5WI3 · Waterloo, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:30 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 07:01 PM | 00:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:30 PM | 00:30Z |
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Runways
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)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MSN 108.60 · BAE 116.40 · DLL 117.00 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 · 23X | Low | r072° / 14.6 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VOR/DME | 116.40 · 111X | High | r278° / 32.5 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, -89.0170
- 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
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Nearby airports
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About 5WI3
Der Schwarzwald (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 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 has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5WI3?
Der Schwarzwald is in Waterloo, WI, at an elevation of 925 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2078, -89.0170.
More about 5WI3
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 5WI3 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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