Alexander Field South Wood County

ISW · KISW · Wisconsin Rapids, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,021 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,500 ft 02/20
Runways
3
Mag var
1W

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:34 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:12 AM11:12Z
Sunrise06:42 AM11:42Z
Sunset07:05 PM00:05Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:34 PM00:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:34 PM → 06:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:05 PM → 05:42 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 027°downwind 297°base 207°final 117°45° entry121820303602

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
117° mag · 116° true
Dimensions
3,472 × 60 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 297°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
1,020 ft
Markings
nonprecision
TDZ elevation
1,020 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k, Double wheel 20k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
126.575

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
124.4 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
317.7MOSINEE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

VOK 110.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
VOK · Volk TACAN 110.40 · 41X r036° / 30.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KISW / ISW
Coordinates
44.3604, -89.8390
Elevation
1,021 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 126.575 · ☎ 715-740-7476
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ISW
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1959/11
Distance from city
1 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 02/20 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR, TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT REIL RWY 02 & 20; PAPI RWY 02, 20 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) · 20: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WISCONSIN RAPIDS
3620 1ST STREET SOUTH, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI
(715) 423-0330
Manager
JEREMY SICKLER
3620 1ST ST SOUTH, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI
(715) 423-0330
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ULTRALIGHT ACFT OPRG ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • MKD WITH YELLOW METAL TRIANGLES.
  • MKD WITH YELLOW METAL TRIANGLES.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 02/20 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR, TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT REIL RWY 02 & 20; PAPI RWY 02, 20 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • JSICKLER@WIRAPIDS.GOV.
  • ALSO VILLAGE OF PORT EDWARDS; TOWN OF GRAND RAPIDS, CITY OF NEKOOSA.
  • AFT HRS SVC CALL 715-741-2114
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About KISW

Alexander Field South Wood County (ISW · KISW) is an airport in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, at 1,021 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 5,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KISW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KISW have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KISW?

Alexander Field South Wood County has 3 runways; the longest is 5,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KISW?

Alexander Field South Wood County is in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, at an elevation of 1,021 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.3604, -89.8390.

More about KISW

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