KCMY

IFR

SPARTA/FORT MC COY

SPARTA · WISCONSIN

Elev
839.4'
Longest RWY
4,697'11/29
Tower
1400-2200Z++ MON-FRI EXCP FED HOL.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR05:27Z
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Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Towered
1400-2200Z++ MON-FRI EXCP FED HOL. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,839.4'
MSL · field 839.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +9 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KCMY

Current METAR

Observed 05:27Z

KCMY 280527Z AUTO 26011KT 6SM -RA BR OVC009 11/09 A2961 RMK AO2 RAB27 SLP031
Wind
260° @ 11 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
945 ft
Ceiling
900 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
CMY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES HUBBARD
Address
ATTN: AMIM-MCO-A, FORT MC COY WI 54656

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 1400-2200Z++

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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260° · 11 kt
RWY 29
292°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 292° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,839 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored112° / 292°4,697 ftASPHStandard L
01/1915° / 195°3,032 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3°)55', trees, 1315' from thr, 210' R of cntrln, slope 20
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', road, 200' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 0
01PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)
19PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)

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 11
KCMY · 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
100LLA++
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • FICON is unmonitored after hours.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Rapidly rising terrain is one nautical mile northwest to northeast.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Restricted aircraft rescue and fire fighting service is available with 72 hour notice by calling 502-898-2508 or 3553; Index B service is available 24 hours a day.Show FAA
  • C130 and larger aircraft are permitted 180 degree turns on the concrete surface of runway 11/29 east and west ends and runway 01/19 south end.Show FAA
  • PAJA is 3.5 nautical miles east-northeast year round.Show FAA
  • Runways 01, 11, and 29 have nonstandard safety areas beyond each end due to terrain and fence.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission required for service after 2200 Zulu and later by calling 502-898-4107. Closed federal holidays and by NOTAM. Runway hot pit is available to trained operators. Fuel and tie-down requirements are in Airport/Facility Directory page 1.Show FAA
  • Snow removal operations monitor the common traffic advisory frequency when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • Restricted area R6901B is 500 yards beyond runway 11 end.Show FAA
  • Lighted windcones are located on runways 01 and 11.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate runway end identifier lights on runways 11 and 29 and medium intensity runway lights on runways 01 and 19 on the common traffic advisory frequency. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 11 and 29 are preset to low from sunset to sunrise; increase intensity on the common traffic advisory frequency. Visual glide slope indicators on runways 01, 11, 19, and 29 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A++Military ramp self-service is available 24 hours a day from April 1 to September 30 and Monday through Friday from October 1 to March 31 to trained military key holders. From October 1 to March 31, prior permission is required by Thursday 2200Z for weekend fuel or service.Show FAA
  • 100LLCredit card self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day on the civil ramp.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29Heavy assault strip operations east require nonstandard north lateral clearance; see KCMY Airport/Facility Directory page 1 for information.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29There is a 15 foot road 0 to 200 feet from runway 29 end and 0 to 107 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 11Caution on departure; vehicles on road may appear to be on runway 11.Show FAA
  • 19Controlled small arms range 1000 yards beyond runway 19 end.Show FAA
  • 29Approach ratio is 34 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 29.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Except federal holidays.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCivil manager is Mark Van Wormer, phone 608-269-4340 extension 9-5157.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCMY

Answer card
ICAO
KCMY
Name
SPARTA/FORT MC COY
Location
SPARTA, WISCONSIN
Elevation
839.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,839.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 1400-2200Z++ MON-FRI EXCP FED HOL.
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,697 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
260° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport sits in Sparta, Wisconsin. The field elevation is 839.4 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 11/29 at 4,697 ft. The other runway is 01/19 at 3,032 ft. The tower is open 1400-2200Z Monday through Friday except federal holidays. No ILS approaches are published, so plan for nonprecision or visual work only. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (608) 269-4340 before you go if you need current service details. Published remarks matter here. Heavy assault strip operations east of the field call for nonstandard north lateral clearance on runway 11/29. Birds and wildlife are also reported on and near the airport. Terrain rises quickly one nautical mile northwest through northeast. Runway 01, 11 and 29 have nonstandard safety areas beyond each end because of terrain and fencing. When the tower is closed, runway lighting is activated on CTAF. That includes REIL on 11 and 29. It also includes medium intensity lights on 01 and 19. For a first visit, brief the terrain, the lighting setup and the runway 11 departure caution before you taxi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCMY?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport?
The tower is open 1400-2200Z Monday through Friday except federal holidays. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and be ready to self-announce.
Does KCMY have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCMY. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach lineup before you depart.
What is the longest runway at KCMY?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway at 4,697 ft asphalt. Runway 01/19 is 3,032 ft asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KCMY?
Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL. Call (608) 269-4340 for current service details before arrival.
How do the runway lights work when the tower is closed at KCMY?
When the tower is closed, runway end identifier lights on 11 and 29 are activated on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 01 and 19 are also activated on CTAF. The 11/29 lights are preset low from sunset to sunrise. You may need to increase intensity on the common traffic advisory frequency.
What should I watch for on departure from KCMY?
Runway 11 has a published caution about vehicles on the road that may appear to be on the runway. The field also has nonstandard safety areas beyond the ends of runways 01, 11 and 29 because of terrain and fencing.
Is there terrain or wildlife to plan for at KCMY?
Yes. Rapidly rising terrain is one nautical mile northwest through northeast. Birds and wildlife are also reported on and near the airport. Keep that in mind on climbout and approach.

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