KOVS

VFR

BOSCOBEL

BOSCOBEL · WISCONSIN

Elev
672.6'
Longest RWY
5,000'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOVS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,672.6'
MSL · field 672.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KOVS

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KOVS 280053Z AUTO 23008G19KT 10SM FEW034 18/15 A2950 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E RAB06E22 SLP989 P0003 T01830150
Wind
230° @ 8G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.50 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,715 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
OVS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GLENN GRISWOLD
Address
1006 WISCONSIN AVE, BOSCOBEL WI 53805

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

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230° · 8 kt
RWY 25
246°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 246° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,673 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored66° / 246°5,000 ftASPHStandard L
02/2016° / 196°3,658 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 2-box left(3°)
25PAPI 2-box left(3°)
0210', trees, 230' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 3
2026', trees, 405' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 7

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 07
KOVS · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

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
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 30 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 07 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 02/20 and 07/25 on the common traffic advisory frequency. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 07/25 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours by self-service with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager can be reached at extension 140. Additional phone number is 608-485-1258.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOVS

Answer card
ICAO
KOVS
Name
BOSCOBEL
Location
BOSCOBEL, WISCONSIN
Elevation
672.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,672.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Boscobel Airport sits in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 672.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,000 ft on runway 07/25. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Boscobel Airport carries AVGAS 100LL through the on-field FBO, Boscobel Airport. 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service with credit card. The field was established before 1959. Runway 07 and 25 have runway end identifier lights. PAPI is available on 07 and 25. MSL runway lights are available on 02/20 and 07/25. For 07/25, the lights start at low intensity and are increased on CTAF.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 30 degrees Celsius. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC. The airport is straightforward for local VFR work. Still, verify current runway lighting, cold weather performance and any other operational notes in the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KOVS?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway at 5,000 ft asphalt. Runway 02/20 is 3,658 ft asphalt.
Is there an ILS at Boscobel Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KOVS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at KOVS?
Pattern altitude is not published for KOVS. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Boscobel Airport have a control tower?
No control tower is listed. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls. UNICOM 122.8 is used for local coordination.
Which fuel is available on the field at KOVS?
The on-field FBO is Boscobel Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service with credit card.
What are the runway lighting details at KOVS?
Runways 07 and 25 have runway end identifier lights and PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 02/20 and 07/25. The 07/25 lights are preset low and are increased on CTAF.
Is KOVS a cold temperature airport?
Yes. The Chart Supplement notes KOVS as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 30 degrees Celsius.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KOVS?
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. If you need airport-specific help, call the airport manager at extension 140 or 608-485-1258.

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