Barten Private

WS55 · Sharon, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
977 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,650 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at WS55. Nearby reporting stations: KJVL (14 NM), KBUU (22 NM), KRFD (25 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:28 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:10 AM11:10Z
Sunrise06:38 AM11:38Z
Sunset07:00 PM00:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:28 PM00:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:28 PM → 06:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:00 PM → 05:38 AM

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Runways

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

RWY 18RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
180° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,650 × 100 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
1,000 ft

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

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Plines, 50 ft, 75 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

JVL 114.30 · OBK 113.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r096° / 16.1 NM
OBK · Northbrook VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r299° / 39.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS55 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
WS55
Coordinates
42.5175, -88.7454
Elevation
977 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
1988/08
Distance from city
2 SE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MICHAEL G BARTEN
N882 SALT BOX RD RT 1, SHARON, WI
414-736-9313
Manager
MICHAEL G BARTEN
N882 SALT BOX RD RT 1, SHARON, WI
414-736-9313
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About WS55

Barten (WS55) is an airport in Sharon, WI, at 977 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does WS55 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at WS55?

Barten has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is WS55?

Barten is in Sharon, WI, at an elevation of 977 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5175, -88.7454.

More about WS55

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 WS55 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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