KRYV

VFR

WATERTOWN MUNI

WATERTOWN · WISCONSIN

Elev
832.9'
Longest RWY
4,429'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:30Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRYV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,832.9'
MSL · field 832.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KRYV

Current METAR

Observed 22:30Z

KRYV 172230Z AUTO 04005KT 7SM TSRA SCT050 BKN080 OVC100 20/20 A2960 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS P0002 T02000200
Wind
040° @ 5 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,030 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
0 NM S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
RYV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF BAUM
Address
1741 RIVER DRIVE, WATERTOWN WI 53094

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0600-2000
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
040° · 5 kt
RWY 05
052°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 052° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,833 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored52° / 232°4,429 ftASPH05 R
11/29111° / 291°2,801 ftASPH11 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
054,430'5,110'4,550'4,430'PAPI 2-box left(3°)20', brush, 280' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 4
234,430'4,845'4,430'4,430'PAPI 2-box left(3°)76', tree, 1450' from thr, 400' R of cntrln, slope 16
1142', trees, 900' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 16
2964', tree, 1100' from thr, 350' R of cntrln, slope 14

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

NDB RWY 05
KRYV · 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 (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
Yes

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 Madison Approach/Departure Control at 608-249-8240. When Madison Approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ducks and seagulls are occasionally near the airport during seasonal migrations.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runways 05 and 23, use the CTAF. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 05 and 23. Medium intensity runway lights are also installed on runways 05/23 and 11/29 and controlled via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05The approach ratio is 23 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 05.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is attended at other hours on request through the FBO.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRYV

Answer card
ICAO
KRYV
Name
WATERTOWN MUNI
Location
WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN
Elevation
832.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,832.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,429 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Watertown Muni sits in Watertown, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 832.9 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 4,429 ft on 05/23. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Wisconsin Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (920) 261-4567 for current service details before arrival.

A few items matter for the first visit. Runway 05/23 has medium intensity lighting that is preset low from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to raise the intensity and activate the runway end identifier lights. PAPI is installed on 05 and 23. Runway 05 has a published displaced-threshold note, so plan your approach carefully. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Ducks and seagulls can also show up during seasonal migration. If you need clearance delivery, contact Madison Approach/Departure Control. If Madison is closed, use Chicago ARTCC. The field is unattended at some hours. It can be attended on request through the FBO.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KRYV?
The longest runway is 05/23 at 4,429 ft asphalt. The other runway is 11/29 at 2,801 ft asphalt.
Does Watertown Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KRYV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KRYV?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KRYV towered?
No. KRYV has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at Watertown Muni?
Wisconsin Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (920) 261-4567 for current service details.
How do I get clearance delivery at KRYV?
Contact Madison Approach/Departure Control at 608-249-8240 for clearance delivery. When Madison Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.
Is there anything special about runway 05 at KRYV?
Yes. The published remarks note a 23 to 1 approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 05. Brief the approach carefully and verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there lighting or wildlife issues at KRYV?
Runway 05/23 lights are preset low from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to raise intensity and activate the runway end identifier lights. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Ducks and seagulls can also be present during seasonal migrations.

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