KCWA

VFR

CENTRAL WISCONSIN

MOSINEE · WISCONSIN

Elev
1,277.3'
Longest RWY
7,724'08/26
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR12:50Z
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Before you fly into KCWA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
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 +11 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KCWA

Current METAR

Observed 12:50Z

KCWA 121250Z 25011KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A2979
Wind
250° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,745 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
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

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250° · 11 kt
RWY 26
257°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCWA CENTRAL WISCONSIN in MOSINEE, WISCONSIN, showing runways 08/26, 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • TWY E NORTH OF TWY A NOT AVBL FOR ACR OPS; GA & CARGO ACFT RSTRD TO LESS THAN 100000 LBS.
  • LDG FEE FOR ACFT PRVDG COML SVCS.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, HIRL RWY 8/26 PRESET LOW; TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT MALSR RWY 8 & 35; REIL RWY 17 & 26; HIRL RWY 8/26 & 17/35 - CTAF. RWY 8, 17, 26 & 35 PAPI OPRS CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26PCR VALUE: 780/R/D/W/T
  • 17/35PCR VALUE: 910/R/D/W/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS R OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • MANAGEREXT 7.

VFR map & nearby airports

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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
VFR
Current wind
250° at 11 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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