WS46
J & L Aviation Airport
Ripon, WisconsinElevation 975 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09
RWY 27
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
J & L Aviation Airport is in Ripon, Wisconsin. Field elevation 975 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTOM WILLETT
Manager phone414-748-7480
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWS46
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionWisconsin
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.8316, -88.8912
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD OBSTNS IN RY APCH LOWERED OR REMOVED TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH CLNC; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT FM RY ENDS CLEAR OF OBSTNS; AREA 60 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 240 FT OFF RY END CLEAR & GRADED.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›20 FT OF WIDTH IS GRAVEL.
›2 GREEN LGTS AT EACH RY END & 5 WHITE LGTS ON EACH SIDE OF RY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WS46 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WS46. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WS46 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WS46. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WS46?
WS46 sits at 975 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WS46?
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.