63C

MVFR

ADAMS COUNTY LEGION FLD

FRIENDSHIP (ADAMS) · WISCONSIN

Elev
979.2'
Longest RWY
3,398'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:37Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 63C
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,979.2'
MSL · field 979.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 63C

63C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KISW (ALEXANDER FLD SOUTH WOOD COUNTY) · 24.1 NM away. Conditions at 63C may differ.

METAR · KISW

Observed 05:37Z

KISW 280537Z AUTO 28010G19KT 4SM -RA BR SCT008 BKN013 OVC021 12/12 A2955 RMK AO2 P0004 T01220117
Wind
280° @ 10G19 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.55 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,313 ft
Ceiling
1,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM E
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KYLE PATTERSON
Address
401 ADAMS ST, STE 10, FRIENDSHIP WI 53934

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 10 kt
RWY 26
259°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 259° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,979 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33152° / 332°3,398 ftASPHStandard L
08/26Favored79° / 259°2,780 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)34', trees, 700' from thr, 285' R of cntrln, slope 14
33PAPI 2-box left(3°)59', trees, 630' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 7

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 33
63C · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Aircraft departing runway 15 are required to turn to a heading of 180 degrees after takeoff.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Crop dusting activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 are preset to low from sunset to sunrise; to increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runways 15 and 33, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Runway 08/26 is closed from December 1 to April 1.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway 08 is marked with white cones.Show FAA
  • 26Runway 26 is marked with white cones.Show FAA
  • 33Visual glide slope indicators on runway 33 operate continuously.Show FAA
  • 15Visual glide slope indicators on runway 15 operate continuously.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 63C

Answer card
ICAO
63C
Name
ADAMS COUNTY LEGION FLD
Location
FRIENDSHIP (ADAMS), WISCONSIN
Elevation
979.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,979.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 3,398 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
280° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Adams County Legion Fld (63C) sits near Friendship in Adams County, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 979.2 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 3,398 ft. Runway 08/26 is 2,780 ft turf. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. No ILS approaches are published here.

Adams County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day by credit card. That is useful for late arrivals or early departures. Runway 08/26 is closed from December 1 to April 1. If you plan to use runway 15, be ready for the published departure turn to heading 180 degrees after takeoff. Visual glide slope indicators operate continuously on runway 15. On runway 33, the visual glide slope indicators also operate continuously. Medium intensity runway lights on 15/33 are preset low from sunset to sunrise. Use the CTAF to increase intensity or activate the runway end identifier lights.

This field also has ultralight activity in and near the airport. Crop dusting activity is also reported in the area. That makes a careful traffic scan important. Clearance delivery is handled through Chicago ARTCC by phone when needed. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other local procedures before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at 63C and what surface is it?
The longest runway is 15/33 at 3,398 ft. It is asphalt.
Does Adams County Legion Fld have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 63C. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 63C?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Is 63C towered?
No. Adams County Legion Fld does not have a control tower.
Which runway is closed in winter at 63C?
Runway 08/26 is closed from December 1 to April 1. Plan on runway 15/33 during that period.
What should I know about runway 15 departures at 63C?
Departures from runway 15 require a turn to heading 180 degrees after takeoff. Brief that before taxi so you are ready on roll.
Is 100LL available at Adams County Legion Fld?
Yes. The on-field FBO is Adams County Airport. It carries 100LL. Published remarks say 24-hour self-serve fuel is available by credit card.
Are there any local traffic concerns at 63C?
Yes. Ultralight activity is reported on and near the airport. Crop dusting activity is also reported in the area. Keep a sharp lookout in the pattern and on departure.

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