Chetek Municipal/Southworth

Y23 · Chetek, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,056 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,401 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
0E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at Y23. Nearby reporting stations: KRPD (9 NM), KUBE (19 NM), KEAU (27 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-19 · night begins 07:40 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:20 AM11:20Z
Sunrise06:50 AM11:50Z
Sunset07:10 PM00:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:40 PM00:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:40 PM → 06:20 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:10 PM → 05:50 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 085°downwind 355°base 265°final 175°45° entry17253507

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
175° mag · 175° true
Dimensions
3,401 × 60 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Displaced thr
600 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 355°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
1,055 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 38 ft, 540 ft from threshold, 165 ft L of centerline — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
22 ft
TDZ elevation
1,056 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.05

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
125.3 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
335.6EAU CLAIRE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

EAU 113.65
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
EAU · Eau Claire VORTAC 113.65 · 83Y Low r341° / 25.4 NM

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
Y23
Coordinates
45.3065, -91.6368
Elevation
1,056 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 119.05 · ☎ 715-924-1836
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GRB
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1945/10
Distance from city
1 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET ON LOW SS-SR; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 2-light PAPI (left) · 35: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CHETEK
220 STOUT ST, CHETEK, WI
715-924-4838
Manager
MATT HUTZLER
P O BOX 194, CHETEK, WI
715-925-1036
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • RY 17/35 MAY NOT BE PLOWED FOR 24 HRS AFT HVY SNOWFALL OR DRIFTING SNOW.
  • RY 07/25 NOT PLOWED FOR SNOW, OPEN TO SKI EQUIPED AIRCRAFT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET ON LOW SS-SR; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • HANGAR 200 FT LEFT.
  • APCH RATIO 13:1 TO DSPLCD THR, 75 FT TREES 1026 FT FM DSPLCD THR, 175 FT R; APCH RATIO 13:1 TO DSPLCD THR, 90 FT TREES 1200 FT FM DSPLCD THR, 225 FT L.
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Contact

  • EMAIL: AIRPORTMANAGER@CITYOFCHETEKWI.US

Nearby airports

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About Y23

Chetek Municipal/Southworth (Y23) is an airport in Chetek, WI, at 1,056 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,401 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for Y23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does Y23 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at Y23?

Chetek Municipal/Southworth has 2 runways; the longest is 3,401 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is Y23?

Chetek Municipal/Southworth is in Chetek, WI, at an elevation of 1,056 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3065, -91.6368.

More about Y23

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 Y23 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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