Mathaire Field Private

WI97 · Marshall, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
960 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,600 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at WI97. Nearby reporting stations: KMSN (14 NM), KRYV (16 NM), KUNU (19 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:30 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:10 AM11:10Z
Sunrise06:39 AM11:39Z
Sunset07:01 PM00:01Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:30 PM00:30Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:30 PM → 06:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:01 PM → 05:39 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,600 × 75 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

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

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

MSN 108.60 · BAE 116.40 · DLL 117.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r057° / 13.8 NM
BAE · Badger VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r282° / 35.2 NM
DLL · Dells VORTAC 117.00 · 117X High r117° / 35.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WI97 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
WI97
Coordinates
43.2578, -89.0648
Elevation
960 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
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
1968/11
Distance from city
5 N

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 12,500 ft AGL · SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK FROM SUNRISE TO 1/2 HR PAST SUNSET
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MATHAIRE FIELD LLC
7693 COUNTY ROAD V V, COLUMBUS, WI
608-542-0806
Manager
ED MCGAVOCK
7693 COUNTY ROAD V. V., COLUMBUS, WI
608-542-0806
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MADISON APP/DEP CON AT 608-249-8240. WHEN MADISON APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Contact

  • EMAIL ADDRESS: EDMCGAVOCK@GMAIL.COM

Nearby airports

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About WI97

Mathaire Field (WI97) is an airport in Marshall, WI, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WI97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does WI97 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at WI97?

Mathaire Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is WI97?

Mathaire Field is in Marshall, WI, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2578, -89.0648.

More about WI97

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 WI97 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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