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5WN8AIRPORT

KNIGHT SKY

WAUSAU, Wisconsin

MVFRUpdated 2h ago1,475 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

5WN8

FAA

5WN8

Elevation

1,475 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

45.032, -89.402

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

1,475 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

45.0324, -89.4018

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KAUW 091854Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT024 BKN030 OVC039 25/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02500194

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

250° at 4 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

25°C

Dewpoint

19.4°C

Altimeter

1013.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KAUW (15 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-09 18:54Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
08/262,400 ft75 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5WN8.

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5WN8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

KNIGHT SKY (5WN8) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in WAUSAU, Wisconsin, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,475 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.0324°N, 89.4018°W.

Runways

KNIGHT SKY has 1 runway. The longest runway (08/26) measures 2,400 feet by 75 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

KNIGHT SKY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at KNIGHT SKY is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5WN8?

5WN8 is the ICAO identifier for KNIGHT SKY, a public-use airport located in WAUSAU, Wisconsin, United States.

How many runways does KNIGHT SKY have?

KNIGHT SKY (5WN8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5WN8?

The field elevation of KNIGHT SKY is 1,475 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5WN8?

No fuel types are currently listed for KNIGHT SKY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 5WN8?

The current flight category at KNIGHT SKY is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 5WN8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for KNIGHT SKY.

How do I access complete data for 5WN8?

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Where is KNIGHT SKY located?

KNIGHT SKY (5WN8) is located in WAUSAU, Wisconsin, United States, at an elevation of 1,475 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 9, 01:39 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 9, 06:54 PM UTC