7V3

VFR

BIG FOOT AIRFIELD

WALWORTH · WISCONSIN

Elev
948'
Longest RWY
2,114'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:45Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7V3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,748'
MSL · field 948' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +16 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 7V3

7V3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJVL (SOUTHERN WISCONSIN RGNL) · 18.1 NM away. Conditions at 7V3 may differ.

METAR · KJVL

Observed 20:45Z

KJVL 272045Z 16017G28KT 10SM SCT025 BKN200 20/14 A2954
Wind
160° @ 17G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.54 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,247 ft
Ceiling
20,000 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,748 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM BAIR
Address
1020 TARRANT DRIVE, FONTANA WI 53125

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
160° · 17 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,748 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°2,114 ftTURFStandard L

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
7V3 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • The runway is not plowed during winter months and is open to ski-equipped aircraft only.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights are active on runway 18/36 and can be controlled on frequency 123.75.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are installed; runway 18 threshold lights are 45 feet south of runway markers.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runway 18/36 is marked with yellow half barrels.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is james.c.bair@gmail.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7V3

Answer card
ICAO
7V3
Name
BIG FOOT AIRFIELD
Location
WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
Elevation
948 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,748 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,114 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Big Foot Airfield sits in Walworth, Wisconsin. The field elevation is 948 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,114 ft of turf, so plan for a short-field surface with no paved option on site. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,748 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so if you are planning an instrument arrival, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options and any notes that affect your flight. The runway is not plowed in winter. Published remarks say the airport is open to ski-equipped aircraft only during those months. That is the main operational limiter for first-time visitors.

Low intensity runway lights are installed on 18/36. They can be controlled on 123.75. The runway is marked with yellow half barrels. The 18 threshold lights are set 45 feet south of the runway markers. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so contact the airport operator directly or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need services. Clearance delivery is handled through Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 7V3 Big Foot Airfield?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,748 ft MSL. Use that exact value for planning, since the field elevation is 948 ft MSL.
Does 7V3 have a tower or CTAF only?
There is no control tower at 7V3. CTAF is 122.9.
What runway does Big Foot Airfield use and how long is it?
7V3 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,114 ft long and it is turf.
Are there any ILS approaches published at 7V3?
No ILS approaches are published for this field. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument approach information before you go.
Can I land at 7V3 in winter?
The published remarks say the runway is not plowed in winter. It is open to ski-equipped aircraft only during those months.
How do I control the runway lights at 7V3?
Low intensity runway lights are installed on runway 18/36. They can be controlled on frequency 123.75.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 7V3?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Who handles clearance delivery for 7V3?
The published remark says to contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

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