Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87WI
- Coordinates
- 43.0194, -89.1854
- Elevation
- 955 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 04:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 02:15Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:15 PM → 04:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:39 PM → 04:17 AM
Plan a flight from 87WI
Runway 01/19
1,200 ft × 30 ft · Turf 01
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
19
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r135° / 10.1 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r350° / 27.9 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r260° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87WI. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
RICHARD B. QUALE
3114 NORTH STAR ROAD, COTTAGE GROVE, WI
608-873-6366
Manager
RICHARD B. QUALE
3114 NORTH STAR ROAD, COTTAGE GROVE, WI
608-873-6366
Remarks FAA
- LACK OF SUFFICIENT AIRSPACE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAFFIC PATTERNS WHICH WOULD BE COMPATIBLE WITH LITTLE WHEEL FIELD AIRPORT.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Nearby airports
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