Gilbert Field

94C · Rio, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
927 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,250 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:48 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:17 AM10:17Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset08:16 PM01:16Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:48 PM01:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:48 PM → 05:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:16 PM → 04:50 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 179°downwind 089°base 359°final 269°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
269° mag · 269° true
Dimensions
1,250 × 65 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
174 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 089°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Threshold elev
915 ft
Approach obstacle
Hangar, 20 ft, 100 ft from threshold, 100 ft L of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

MSN 108.60 · DLL 117.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r009° / 18.7 NM
DLL · Dells VORTAC 117.00 · 117X High r102° / 23.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
94C
Coordinates
43.4500, -89.2501
Elevation
927 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GRB
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1963/08
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RIO AERO CLUB INC
5019 HWY 116, RIO, WI
920-214-5917
Manager
RIO CLUB CLUB INC
5019 HWY 116, RIO, WI
920-214-5917
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • CFM WINTER RWY CONDS & SN REMOVAL CALL 920-214-5917.
  • FOR CD CTC MADISON APP/DEP CON AT 608-249-8240. WHEN MADISON APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 09/27 STEEP DROP OFF AT RWY EDGE AND RWY 09 APCH END.

Runways

  • MKD WITH ORANGE CONES.
  • MKD WITH ORANGE CONES.
  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 11:1 TO DTHR. 78 FT TREES 840 FT FM DTHR, 140 FT L.
  • APCH RATIO 14:1 TO DTHR. 20 FT HNGR 275 FT FM DTHR, 100 FT L.

Contact

  • ROATAVIATION@GMAIL.COM.

Nearby airports

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About 94C

Gilbert Field (94C) is an airport in Rio, WI, at 927 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 94C, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 94C have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 94C?

Gilbert Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,250 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 94C?

Gilbert Field is in Rio, WI, at an elevation of 927 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.4500, -89.2501.

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