Viroqua Municipal

Y51 · Viroqua, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,292 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 11/29
Runways
2
Mag var
0E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at Y51. Nearby reporting stations: KLSE (24 NM), KCMY (24 NM), KCHU (26 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:23 PM
EventLocal (CST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:10 AM12:10Z
Sunrise06:40 AM12:40Z
Sunset04:53 PM22:53Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
05:23 PM23:23Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
05:23 PM → 06:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
05:53 PM → 05:40 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 025°downwind 295°base 205°final 115°45° entry11202902

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
115° mag · 115° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 60 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 295°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
1,263 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
35 ft
TDZ elevation
1,285 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

Pattern side: 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
118.975

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
128.6 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
363.0LA CROSSE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

ODI 117.90 · VOK 110.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ODI · Nodine VORTAC 117.90 · 126X High r128° / 31.8 NM
VOK · Volk TACAN 110.40 · 41X — r232° / 35.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
Y51
Coordinates
43.5796, -90.8977
Elevation
1,292 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 118.975 · ☎ 608-637-2925
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GRB
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1964/05
Distance from city
2 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 11/29 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR; TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT REIL 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. on 122.9 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 11: 2-light PAPI (left) · 29: 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
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF VIROQUA
124 W DECKER ST, VIROQUA, WI
608-637-7186
Manager
MICHAEL OLSON
124 W DECKER ST, VIROQUA, WI
608-606-9563
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • CLSD NOV 15 THRU APR 15.
  • HAS SHARP 20 FT DROP-OFF EA END & SLOPES DOWNHILL TO THE NORTH APRXLY 1.5%.
  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEG L OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 11/29 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR; TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT REIL 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24 HR FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 39WI J & B (private) (13 NM) · 7WI0 Turkey Bluff (private) (15 NM) · WS51 Leeward Farm (private) (17 NM) · 7WI7 Springhill Field (private) (22 NM)

About Y51

Viroqua Municipal (Y51) is an airport in Viroqua, WI, at 1,292 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for Y51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does Y51 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at Y51?

Viroqua Municipal has 2 runways; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is Y51?

Viroqua Municipal is in Viroqua, WI, at an elevation of 1,292 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.5796, -90.8977.

More about Y51

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 Y51 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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