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WS12

Elert Airport

De Forest, WisconsinElevation 972 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,978 ft

N/S
Dimensions
1,978 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY N
RWY S

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Elert Airport is in De Forest, Wisconsin. Field elevation 972 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSHAWN ELERT
Manager phone608-228-2526
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWS12
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionWisconsin
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.2644, -89.3232
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OPNL LTR IS COMSUMATED BTN SULLIVAN FLD & ELERT ARPT. ARPT RMNS PSNAL USE. IF OBSTNS IN APCH SFCS CANNOT BE RMVD/LWRD, THRS ARE DSPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 CLRNC.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WS12 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WS12 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WS12. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WS12 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WS12. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WS12?
WS12 sits at 972 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WS12?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.