KISW

VFR

ALEXANDER FLD SOUTH WOOD COUNTY

WISCONSIN RAPIDS · WISCONSIN

Elev
1,021.2'
Longest RWY
5,500'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:07Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KISW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,021.2'
MSL · field 1,021.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KISW

Current METAR

Observed 03:07Z

KISW 280307Z AUTO 24003KT 6SM BR FEW007 BKN048 OVC060 13/13 A2949 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T01330128
Wind
240° @ 3 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.49 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,559 ft
Ceiling
4,800 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ISW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEREMY SICKLER
Address
3620 1ST ST SOUTH, WISCONSIN RAPIDS WI 54494

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 3 kt
RWY 20
199°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 199° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,021 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored19° / 199°5,500 ftASPHStandard L
12/30115° / 295°3,472 ftASPHStandard L
18/36175° / 355°2,089 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', trees, 250' from thr, 215' R of cntrln, slope 3
20PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)68', tree, 1560' from thr, 330' R of cntrln, slope 20
30PAPI 4-box left(4°)

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 02
KISW · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
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
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, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft operating on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Birds on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 02/20 are preset to low from sunset to sunrise, to increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runways 02 and 20; precision approach path indicators on runways 02, 20, and 30; medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 hour self service fuel available with credit card for 100LL.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Runway 36 is marked with yellow metal triangles.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 is marked with yellow metal triangles.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is jsickler@wirapids.org.Show FAA
  • OWNERAlso Village of Port Edwards; Town of Grand Rapids, City of Nekoosa.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAfter hours service call 715-741-2114.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KISW

Answer card
ICAO
KISW
Name
ALEXANDER FLD SOUTH WOOD COUNTY
Location
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN
Elevation
1,021.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,021.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Alexander Fld South Wood County is in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The field elevation is 1,021.2 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 02/20 at 5,500 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise.

Alexander Field is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The field also has 24-hour self-serve 100LL with credit card access. Runway 02/20 lighting is preset low from sunset to sunrise. Runway end identifier lights are available on 02 and 20. PAPI is published on 02, 20 and 30. Runway 12/30 lights are activated by CTAF. Runway 18 and runway 36 are marked with yellow metal triangles.

This is an uncontrolled airport with ultralight activity reported on and near the field. Birds are also reported in the area. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service, the Chart Supplement says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go for any updated operating notes or local restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KISW?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway at 5,500 ft. That is the main paved runway to plan for if you need the extra length.
Does KISW have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KISW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is Alexander Field towered?
No. KISW is an uncontrolled airport with CTAF and UNICOM both on 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KISW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise.
Which fuel is available at Alexander Field?
Alexander Field carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. It also has 24-hour self-serve 100LL with credit card access.
What runway lighting should I expect at KISW?
Runway 02/20 lights are preset low from sunset to sunrise. Runway end identifier lights are available on 02 and 20. PAPI is published on 02, 20 and 30. Runway 12/30 lights are activated by CTAF.
Are there any operational cautions at KISW?
Yes. The published remarks note ultralight activity on and near the airport. Birds are also reported in the area. Plan your arrival with that traffic picture in mind.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KISW?
The published remarks list after-hours service at 715-741-2114. The manager email is jsickler@wirapids.org if you need non-urgent coordination.

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