Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79WS
- Coordinates
- 42.6981, -89.7868
- Elevation
- 1,025 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2023/10
- Distance from city
- 4 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 02:16Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:16 PM → 04:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:40 PM → 04:21 AM
Plan a flight from 79WS
Runway 3/21
2,162 ft · Turf 3
- Heading
- n/a
21
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r283° / 31.3 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r213° / 33.3 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r317° / 38.5 NM |
| LNR · Lone Rock | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r157° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79WS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
MARK A JOHNSON
W8559 COUNTY ROAD C, ARGYLE, WI
906-281-1138
Manager
MARK A JOHNSON
W8559 COUNTY ROAD C, ARGYLE, WI
906-281-1138
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