Watertown Municipal Airport

RYV · KRYV · Watertown, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
833 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,429 ft 05/23
Runways
2
Mag var
1W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:46 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:15 AM10:15Z
Sunrise05:47 AM10:47Z
Sunset08:14 PM01:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:46 PM01:46Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:46 PM → 05:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:14 PM → 04:47 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 203°downwind 293°base 023°final 113°45° entry11232905

RWY 11RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
113° mag · 112° true
Dimensions
2,801 × 75 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 293°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
823 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 42 ft, 900 ft from threshold, 225 ft L of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
833 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

Pattern side: 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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.975

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Madison”
App/Dep
119.15

Also

Flight service
133.3 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
257.925LONE ROCK RCAG (LOW)
343.7APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

BAE 116.40 · MSN 108.60 · BJB 109.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BAE · Badger VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r278° / 19.5 NM
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r084° / 27 NM
BJB · West Bend VOR 109.80 Terminal r241° / 30.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KRYV
Coordinates
43.1696, -88.7232
Elevation
833 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.975 · ☎ 920-261-0734
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RYV
Attendance
MON-FRI 0600-2000; SAT-SUN 0700-2000
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1945/12
Distance from city
0 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 05/23 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 2-light PAPI (left) · 23: 2-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 (additive)
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF WATERTOWN
106 JONES, WATERTOWN, WI
920-262-4000
Manager
JEFF BAUM
1741 RIVER DRIVE, WATERTOWN, WI
920-261-4567
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • DUCKS & SEAGULLS OCCASSIONALLY NEAR ARPT DURING SEASONAL MIGRATIONS.
  • FOR CD CTC MADISON APP/DEP CON AT 608-249-8240. WHEN MADISON APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 05/23 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 23:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Attendance

  • ARPT ATTENDED OTHER HRS ON REQUEST THRU FBO.
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About KRYV

Watertown Municipal Airport (RYV · KRYV) is an airport in Watertown, WI, at 833 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,429 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KRYV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KRYV have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KRYV?

Watertown Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,429 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KRYV?

Watertown Municipal Airport is in Watertown, WI, at an elevation of 833 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.1696, -88.7232.

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