Waukesha County Airport
Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)
About 13h 9m 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 Waukesha County Airport
Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field is a public use airport located two miles (3 km) north of the central business district of Waukesha, a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is owned and operated by Waukesha County. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2025–2029, in which it is categorized as a national relief airport.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KUESNOTAMs
KUESReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 5,849 ft / 1,783 m | 100 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 18 / 36 | 3,599 ft / 1,097 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (8)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | MILWAUKEE APP/DEP | 128.700 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.875 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 118.875 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 128.700 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.700 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.600 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 123.700 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (2)
Arrivals (STARs) (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Runway hot spots (1)
Showing 11 of 11 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAUKESHA CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3400 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Waukesha County Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Waukesha County Airport?
The ICAO code for Waukesha County Airport is KUES, and its IATA code is UES.
Where is Waukesha County Airport located?
Waukesha County Airport is small airport located in Waukesha, United States, at an elevation of 911 ft (278 m).
How many runways does Waukesha County Airport have?
Waukesha County Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,849 ft / 1,783 m.
What time zone is Waukesha County Airport in?
Waukesha County Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Waukesha County Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Waukesha County Airport is approximately 3.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Waukesha County Airport?
The nearest airport to Waukesha County Airport is Capitol Drive Airport (K02C), about 3.9 nm to the ne, followed by Faken Airport and Lawrence J Timmerman Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Waukesha County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.