Coleman Private

WS28 · Portage, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
800 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,700 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at WS28. Nearby reporting stations: KDLL (17 NM), KMSN (25 NM), KUNU (31 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:31 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:11 AM11:11Z
Sunrise06:40 AM11:40Z
Sunset07:03 PM00:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:31 PM00:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:31 PM → 06:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:03 PM → 05:40 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 010°downwind 280°base 190°final 100°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
100° mag · 100° true
Dimensions
1,700 × 100 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 280°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Markings
none

Condition: Fair.

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

DLL 117.00 · MSN 108.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DLL · Dells VORTAC 117.00 · 117X High r086° / 16.3 NM
MSN · Madison VORTAC 108.60 · 23X Low r352° / 24.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS28 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
WS28
Coordinates
43.5536, -89.3898
Elevation
800 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
1986/06
Distance from city
4 E
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BILL AND PATTI COLEMAN
W7806 HWY 33, PORTAGE, WI
608-617-1061
Manager
BILL COLEMAN
126 EAST BURNS STREET, PORTAGE, WI
608-617-1061
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: C47 Portage Municipal (4 NM) · 7WI6 Weatherbee Field (private) (5 NM) · WN39 Knutson Field (private) (5 NM) · WS15 Mill House Field (private) (6 NM) · 94C Gilbert Field (8 NM) · 4WI1 Bancroft East (private) (10 NM)

About WS28

Coleman (WS28) is an airport in Portage, WI, at 800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS28, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does WS28 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at WS28?

Coleman has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is WS28?

Coleman is in Portage, WI, at an elevation of 800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.5536, -89.3898.

More about WS28

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 WS28 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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