Pine River Private
WI87 · Merrill, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:33 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunrise | 06:40 AM | 11:40Z |
| Sunset | 07:04 PM | 00:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:33 PM | 00:33Z |
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Runways
RWY 27LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 270° mag · 269° true
- Dimensions
- 1,550 × 80 ft
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 27
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 400 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,550 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RHI 115.05
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHI · Rhinelander | VOR/DME | 115.05 · 97Y | Low | r184° / 26 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI87 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WI87
- Coordinates
- 45.2033, -89.5244
- Elevation
- 1,370 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1995/07
- Distance from city
- 8 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Runways
- NOT PLOWED IN WINTER.
- 09/27 MKD WITH ORANGE CONES ALONG RY EDGE & BLACK/YELLOW 'L' PANELS AT EACH RY END.
Nearby airports
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About WI87
Pine River (WI87) is an airport in Merrill, WI, at 1,370 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WI87 have a control tower?
No. Pine River is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at WI87?
Pine River has 1 runway; the longest is 1,550 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WI87?
Pine River is in Merrill, WI, at an elevation of 1,370 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.2033, -89.5244.
More about WI87
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 WI87 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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