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
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:11 PM → 04:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:36 PM → 04:17 AM
Plan a flight from WS55
Runway 18/36
2,650 ft × 100 ft · Turf 18
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Displaced threshold
- 1,000 ft
36
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r096° / 16.1 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r243° / 22.2 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r048° / 26.7 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r265° / 36.3 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r299° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS55. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
Ownership & management
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
- PERSONAL.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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