KUES

VFR

WAUKESHA COUNTY

WAUKESHA · WISCONSIN

Elev
911.5'
Longest RWY
5,849'10/28
Tower
06:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR22:45Z
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Before you fly into KUES
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,911.5'
MSL · field 911.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KUES

Current METAR

Observed 22:45Z

KUES 272245Z 15006KT 10SM SCT011 BKN033 OVC040 16/13 A2960
Wind
150° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,647 ft
Ceiling
3,300 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
UES (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KURT STANICH
Address
2525 AVIATION DR, WAUKESHA WI 53188

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
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 6 kt
RWY 18
184°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 184° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,912 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28101° / 281°5,849 ftCONC28 R
18/36Favored184° / 4°3,599 ftASPH36 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
28VASI 4-box left(3.75°)75', trees, 1600' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 18
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)
36PAPI 2-box left(4°)50', tree, 1140' from thr, 25' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 · 1

RWY 10
LS · CAT I
SKC
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 10
KUES · 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)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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

  • North ramp lights are out of service.Show FAA
  • Call Milwaukee clearance delivery on frequency 128.7 only when Waukesha tower is closed.Show FAA
  • Coyotes are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 10, use the common traffic advisory frequency. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 28. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36. Precision approach path indicators on runway 10 and visual approach slope indicators on runway 28 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Gross weight limit is 2,000 to 15,500 pounds.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Call 262-549-6150 for oxygen availability.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager email address is kstanich@waukeshacounty.gov.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 262-424-6747.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KUES

Answer card
ICAO
KUES
Name
WAUKESHA COUNTY
Location
WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
Elevation
911.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,911.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 5,849 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Waukesha County Airport is in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 911.5 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 10/28 at 5,849 ft. Runway 18/36 is 3,599 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2100. One ILS is published for runway 10.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern at about 1,912 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway headings are magnetic. The field has a small magnetic variation of 1°.

Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Stein's Aircraft Services is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. If you need oxygen, call Atlantic Aviation first. The Chart Supplement also notes that Milwaukee clearance delivery on 128.7 is used only when Waukesha tower is closed.

There are a few operational details worth having in mind before arrival. Runway 10 uses the common traffic advisory frequency to raise lighting intensity and to activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 28 has runway end identifier lights. Runway 18/36 uses medium intensity runway lights. Coyotes are reported on and near the airport. North ramp lights are out of service. This is a controlled airport near the Milwaukee area. Get the current ATIS. Expect normal tower procedures. Verify any runway lighting or ramp issues before you taxi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KUES?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC says otherwise. That works out to about 1,912 ft MSL at the field elevation of 911.5 ft.
What runway is the longest at Waukesha County Airport?
Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at 5,849 ft. It is the main paved runway for the field.
Is KUES towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. Waukesha has a control tower open from 0600 to 2100.
What ILS approach is available at KUES?
One ILS is published. It serves runway 10.
Which FBOs are on the field at KUES?
Atlantic Aviation and Stein's Aircraft Services are on the field. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A. Stein's carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about runway lighting at KUES at night?
Runway 10/28 has high intensity lights preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 10. Runway 28 has runway end identifier lights. Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights.
Is there anything unusual to watch for on the ground at KUES?
North ramp lights are out of service. Coyotes are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp eye out during taxi and after landing.
What frequency do I use for clearance delivery when the tower is closed?
Use Milwaukee clearance delivery on 128.7 only when Waukesha tower is closed. Otherwise use the airport's normal tower and ground frequencies as published.

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