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Small airport

Fountain Prairie Airport

ICAO 6WN6🇺🇸 Columbus
Coordinates
43.3800°N, 89.0107°W
Elevation
880 ft (268 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:55
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
21:10

About 15h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Fountain Prairie Airport

Fountain Prairie Airport is a small airport in Columbus, United States. It sits at an elevation of 880 ft (268 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft / 853 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Mathaire Field (WI97), about 7.7 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,800 ft / 853 m75 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Mathaire FieldWI97
7.7 nm SSW (198°)
Higgins Airport7WI2
8.2 nm WNW (297°)
Bancroft East Airport4WI1
9.8 nm NW (310°)
Der Schwarzwald Airport5WI3
10.3 nm S (182°)
Gilbert Field94C
11.3 nm WNW (292°)
Mill House FieldWS15
13.1 nm WNW (302°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fountain Prairie Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fountain Prairie Airport located?

Fountain Prairie Airport is small airport located in Columbus, United States, at an elevation of 880 ft (268 m).

How many runways does Fountain Prairie Airport have?

Fountain Prairie Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,800 ft / 853 m.

What time zone is Fountain Prairie Airport in?

Fountain Prairie Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fountain Prairie Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fountain Prairie Airport is approximately 3.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fountain Prairie Airport?

The nearest airport to Fountain Prairie Airport is Mathaire Field (WI97), about 7.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Higgins Airport and Bancroft East Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fountain Prairie Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.