Is KISW VFR or IFR right now?

KISW is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KISW has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 310° at 6 kt, runway 02 gives a 2 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Alexander Field South Wood County Airport have?

Alexander Field South Wood County Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 1,021 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KISW?

ASOS 126.575 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KISW?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:01 UTC and sunset at 23:34 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:03 UTC.

Are there delays at KISW right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KISW.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Alexander Field South Wood County Airport

General Aviation Airport · Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Alexander Field South Wood County Airport. It's 62°F with 39% humidity. Winds from 310° at 6 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKISWIATAISWLOCALISW

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,021ft311 m

Longest runway5,500ft1,676 m

Runways32 lighted

Coordinates44.36, -89.8444°21'37.1"N 89°50'20.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

33 min ago

62°F16.7°C · Dew 37°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

310° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity39%
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Pressure1022.4 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KISW 042254Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP226 T01670028

Decoded — plain language

Wind310° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature62°F / 16.7°C

Dew point37°F · 39% RH

Altimeter30.19 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:54Z·Wisconsin Rapids/S Wood Cnty, WI, US·33 min ago

Runway winds

02/20

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind6 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind6 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:27 UTC

What is the weather at Alexander Field South Wood County Airport (KISW) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Alexander Field South Wood County Airport. It's 62°F with 39% humidity. Winds from 310° at 6 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:54 UTC)
Is KISW VFR or IFR right now?: KISW is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KISW has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 310° at 6 kt, runway 02 gives a 2 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Alexander Field South Wood County Airport have?: Alexander Field South Wood County Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 1,021 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KISW?: ASOS 126.575 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KISW?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:01 UTC and sunset at 23:34 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:03 UTC.
Are there delays at KISW right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KISW.

Runways

3 total

02/20◐ lit

5,500 ft1,676 × 100 ft · Asphalt

11/29◐ lit

3,640 ft1,109 × 50 ft · Asphalt

18/36

2,072 ft632 × 50 ft · GRE

Radio frequencies

4 listed

ASOS126.575

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS122.45GREEN BAY RDO

Center124.40MINNEAPOLIS CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.