KCWA

IFR

CENTRAL WISCONSIN

MOSINEE · WISCONSIN

Elev
1,277.3'
Longest RWY
7,724'08/26
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:35Z
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Before you fly into KCWA
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,277.3'
MSL · field 1,277.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +10 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KCWA

Current METAR

Observed 04:35Z

KCWA 280435Z AUTO 26010KT 9SM BKN008 BKN013 OVC021 13/13 A2949 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
Wind
260° @ 10 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.49 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,877 ft
Ceiling
800 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 SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CWA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN GREFE
Address
100 CWA DR. SUITE 227, MOSINEE WI 54455

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 10 kt
RWY 26
257°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 257° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,277 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored77° / 257°7,724 ftCONCStandard L
17/35170° / 350°6,501 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
087,629'7,629'7,629'7,724'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR18', bldg, 960' from thr, 400' R of cntrln, slope 42
267,724'7,724'7,724'7,629'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
176,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)82', stack, 2720' from thr, 840' R of cntrln, slope 30
356,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR

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

ILS · 2

RWY 08
LD · CAT I
CWA
110.3
RWY 35
LD · CAT I
PHS
110.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 08
KCWA · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • Taxiway E north of taxiway A is not available for aircraft rescue operations. General aviation and cargo aircraft are restricted to less than 100000 pounds.Show FAA
  • There is a landing fee for aircraft providing commercial services.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, high intensity runway lights on runway 8/26 are preset low. To increase intensity and activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runways 8 and 35, runway end identifier lights for runways 17 and 26, and high intensity runway lights for runways 8/26 and 17/35, use the common traffic advisory frequency. Runways 8, 17, 26, and 35 precision approach path indicators operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26The pavement classification number value for runway 08/26 is 780 rigid dual wheel tandem.Show FAA
  • 17/35The pavement classification number value for runway 17/35 is 910 rigid dual wheel tandem.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of centerline on runway 26.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe manager can be reached at extension 7.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCWA

Answer card
ICAO
KCWA
Name
CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Location
MOSINEE, WISCONSIN
Elevation
1,277.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,277.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 7,724 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
260° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) sits in Mosinee, Wisconsin. The field elevation is 1,277.3 ft MSL. KCWA has two concrete runways. The longest is 08/26 at 7,724 ft. Runway 17/35 is 6,501 ft. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0600 to 2200. Two ILS approaches are published. They are for runway ends 08 and 35.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Ovation CWA is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport sits in a busy commercial environment. There is a landing fee for aircraft providing commercial services. General aviation and cargo aircraft are restricted to less than 100,000 pounds. Taxiway E north of taxiway A is not available for aircraft rescue operations.

When the tower is closed, runway lighting changes are activated on CTAF. The runway 26 PAPI is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of centerline. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in. Use the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator if you need anything that is not covered here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCWA?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Central Wisconsin Airport?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2200. Outside those hours, runway lighting changes are activated on CTAF.
Which ILS approaches are available at KCWA?
Two ILS approaches are published. They are for runway ends 08 and 35.
What is the longest runway at KCWA?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway. It is 7,724 ft long and concrete.
Which FBO is on the field at Central Wisconsin Airport?
Ovation CWA is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a noise or curfew restriction at KCWA?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
What should I know about night operations at KCWA?
When the tower is closed, high intensity runway lights on 08/26 are preset low. Use CTAF to increase intensity and activate the approach lighting systems and runway end identifier lights.
Are there any runway or pavement limits at KCWA?
The facts list general aviation and cargo aircraft as restricted to less than 100,000 pounds. Runway 08/26 has a PCN of 780 rigid dual wheel tandem. Runway 17/35 has a PCN of 910 rigid dual wheel tandem.

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