73C

VFR

LANCASTER MUNI

LANCASTER · WISCONSIN

Elev
1,015.6'
Longest RWY
3,300'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 73C
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,015.6'
MSL · field 1,015.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +5 · X/W 15 kt R

METAR & TAF 73C

73C does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPVB (PLATTEVILLE MUNI) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at 73C may differ.

METAR · KPVB

Observed 01:15Z

KPVB 280115Z AUTO 25016G23KT 10SM SCT019 SCT027 17/13 A2955 RMK AO1 T01670133
Wind
250° @ 16G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.55 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,958 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN HAUTH
Address
206 S MADISON STREET, LANCASTER WI 53813

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
250° · 16 kt
RWY 18
178°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
15 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 178° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,016 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°3,300 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1810', road, 350' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15
3615', road, 325' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 8

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

Chart Supplement
73C · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • Occasional vehicles and people cross the runway to reach the hangar area on the east side of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-service fuel is available with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Determination pending.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is johnh@lancasterwisconsin.com (all lower case).Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 73C

Answer card
ICAO
73C
Name
LANCASTER MUNI
Location
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN
Elevation
1,015.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,015.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Lancaster Muni sits in Lancaster, Wisconsin. The field elevation is 1,015.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 3,300 ft long and paved. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light-piston pattern at about 2,015.6 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The on-field FBO is Lancaster Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Twenty-four hour self-service fuel is available with credit card. Call the airport at (608) 723-7543 if you need current ramp or fuel details.

A first-time pilot should watch for occasional vehicles and people crossing the runway to reach the hangar area on the east side. That makes a good traffic scan important on every leg. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. The airport manager email is listed in the Chart Supplement if you need local coordination before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 73C Lancaster Muni?
Lancaster Muni has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,300 ft long and paved.
Does Lancaster Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 73C. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 73C?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,015.6 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Is 73C towered or non-towered?
73C is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which fuel is available at Lancaster Muni?
The on-field FBO is Lancaster Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. 24-hour self-service fuel is available with credit card.
Are there runway crossing hazards at Lancaster Muni?
Yes. Published remarks say vehicles and people may cross the runway to reach the hangar area on the east side. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.
How do I get clearance delivery for 73C?
Published remarks say to contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the airport operator before IFR departure.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into 73C?
Expect a small non-towered field with one 3,300 ft runway and no published ILS. Watch for runway crossings near the east side hangar area. Verify any current local procedures in the Chart Supplement.

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