6P3

VFR

WAUNAKEE

WAUNAKEE · WISCONSIN

Elev
954.4'
Longest RWY
2,223'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 6P3 WAUNAKEE showing runway layout — runways 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6P3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,954.4'
MSL · field 954.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +0 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 6P3

6P3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMSN (DANE COUNTY RGNL/TRUAX FLD) · 5.5 NM away. Conditions at 6P3 may differ.

METAR · KMSN

Observed 21:53Z

KMSN 112153Z VRB04KT 8SM -TSRA FEW038CB BKN060 OVC080 20/18 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP021 FRQ LTGIC OHD TS OHD MOV NE P0032 T02000183
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,168 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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 S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN SOLVERSON & DAN SILVERS
Address
112 WINSTON WAY, WAUNAKEE WI 53597

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt
RWY 09
090°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 090° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,954 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored90° / 270°2,223 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2750', trees, 553' from thr, 75' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 6P3 WAUNAKEE in WAUNAKEE, WISCONSIN, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6P3 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • FOR CD CTC MADISON APP/DEP CON AT 608-249-8240. WHEN MADISON APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT LIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27NSTD LIRL 165 FT FM E END; 155 FT FM W END; 1910 FT OF RY IS LGTD. RY LGTS APROXLY 60 FT FM PAVEMENT EDGE.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 093 FT UTILITY BOX 40 FT FM RWY END, 70 R; 3 FT UTILITY BOX 30 FT FM RWY END, 70 L.
  • 27ROAD 50 FT FM RWY END; 9 FT SIGN 90 FT FM RWY END, 100 FT L.
  • 27NSTD DSPLCD THR MKGS.
  • 27APCH RATIO 16:1 TO DSPLCD THR. 50 FT TREE 806 FT FM DSPCLD THR, 75 FT L.

Other notes

  • E111 - NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FAR 157.
  • MANAGEREMAIL ADDRESS: FLY@WAUNAKEEAIRPORT.COM

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6P3

Answer card
ICAO
6P3
Name
WAUNAKEE
Location
WAUNAKEE, WISCONSIN
Elevation
954.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,954.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,223 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Waunakee Airport sits in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 954.4 ft MSL. The airport has one asphalt runway, 09/27, which is 2,223 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is small. Runway length matters. Plan your performance carefully, especially if you are landing with a tailwind or operating at higher weight.

Waunakee Airport has one on-field FBO. Waunakee Airport carries 100LL. Published remarks note nonstandard low-intensity runway lighting on 09/27. The lights are activated by CTAF. There are also published obstructions near both runway ends, including a road, signs, utility boxes and a tree off the 27 end. Runway 27 also has nonstandard displaced threshold markings. The airport is not in compliance with FAR 157.

For clearance delivery, contact Madison Approach/Departure Control at 608-249-8240. When Madison Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you are new to the field, brief the short runway, the lighting setup and the threshold markings before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Waunakee Airport (6P3)?
6P3 has one runway, 09/27 and it is 2,223 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does 6P3 have a control tower?
No. Waunakee Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for advisories and runway light activation.
What is the pattern altitude at 6P3?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at Waunakee Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 6P3. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at 6P3?
Waunakee Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL.
How do you turn on the runway lights at Waunakee Airport?
Published remarks say the low-intensity runway lights on 09/27 are activated by using CTAF. Use 122.9.
What runway end hazards should I know about at 6P3?
Published remarks list a road and a 9-foot sign near the 27 end. The 09 end has two 3-foot utility boxes near the runway end. Runway 27 also has a 50-foot tree on the approach path and nonstandard displaced threshold markings.
Who do I call for clearance delivery near Waunakee Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Madison Approach/Departure Control at 608-249-8240. If Madison Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

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