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Small airport

Elert Airport

ICAO WS12🇺🇸 De Forest
Coordinates
43.2644°N, 89.3232°W
Elevation
972 ft (296 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:34
Civil dusk
21:08

About 15h 0m 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 Elert Airport

Elert Airport is a small airport in De Forest, United States. It sits at an elevation of 972 ft (296 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,978 ft / 603 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Morrisonville International Airport (WN85), about 1.3 nm to the wnw.

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
N / S1,978 ft / 603 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MADISON CLASS CClass CControlled2300 ft MSL4900 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle131 ft1,112 ft
Obstacle131 ft1,102 ft
Obstacle131 ft1,109 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Elert Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elert Airport located?

Elert Airport is small airport located in De Forest, United States, at an elevation of 972 ft (296 m).

How many runways does Elert Airport have?

Elert Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,978 ft / 603 m.

What time zone is Elert Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Elert Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Elert Airport is approximately 3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Elert Airport?

The nearest airport to Elert Airport is Morrisonville International Airport (WN85), about 1.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Del Monte Airport and Dane Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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