Jim Benson Field Private
WI16 · Mineral Point, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:34 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunrise | 06:43 AM | 11:43Z |
| Sunset | 07:05 PM | 00:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:34 PM | 00:34Z |
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Runways
RWY 21LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 210° mag · 210° true
- Dimensions
- 1,800 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 030°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 21
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 57 ft, 1,400 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,800 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DBQ 115.80 · MSN 108.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBQ · Dubuque | VORTAC | 115.80 · 105X | High | r039° / 37.3 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 · 23X | Low | r240° / 38.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI16 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WI16
- Coordinates
- 42.8531, -90.1297
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 2 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Nearby airports
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About WI16
Jim Benson Field (WI16) is an airport in Mineral Point, WI, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI16, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WI16 have a control tower?
No. Jim Benson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at WI16?
Jim Benson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WI16?
Jim Benson Field is in Mineral Point, WI, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8531, -90.1297.
More about WI16
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open WI16 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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