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Airport · FAA-LID · US

Class G

Sylvania Airport

ID C89 Elev 785 ft Lat 42° 42.20' N Lon 87° 57.54' W Zulu …

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Aerial view · C89

No FAA diagram published

The FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for C89 — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.

Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA

Runways at C89

4 runway ends on file. Longest: 2,343 ft. Max gradient: 0.76%

Designator Heading Length Width Surface Lighting Gradient
08L — 2,343 ft 120 ft TURF-G Yes —
26R 263° 2,343 ft 120 ft TURF-G Yes —
08R — 2,272 ft 38 ft ASPH-E Yes —
26L 297° 2,272 ft 38 ft ASPH-E Yes —

Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).

Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement

Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for C89, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom.

2 matched · 7 not yet translated

TL;DR

  • ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate PAPI RY 26L; MIRL RY 08R/26L. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
  • ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ARPT BCN SS-SR. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

Watch for

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate PAPI RY 26L; MIRL RY 08R/26L. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    pcl ctaf

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ARPT BCN SS-SR. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    pcl ctaf

All translated remarks (2)

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate PAPI RY 26L; MIRL RY 08R/26L. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational

    ACTVT PAPI RY 26L; MIRL RY 08R/26L - CTAF

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ARPT BCN SS-SR. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational

    ACTVT ARPT BCN SS-SR - CTAF

Not yet translated · raw FAA text (7 sentences)

Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.

  • ·ULTRALIGHTS ON & IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
  • ·PARA ATVT ON & IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
  • ·RY 08R/26L CLSD TO HEL AUTOROTATION MNVRS.
  • ·FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • ·RUF AREA IN FNT OF SKY DIVING HNGR APPXLY 800 FT W OF RWY 26R THLD.
  • ·APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR. 10 FT BRUSH 100 FT FM THR, 65 FT R.
  • ·ROAD 0-80 FT FM RWY END, 50 FT L; ROAD 80 FT FM RWY END, BOTH SIDES OF CNTRLN. 24 HR FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Field profile

Wikipedia

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Sylvania Airport is a privately owned public use airport located near Sylvania, an unincorporated community 3 miles (5 km) west of the central business district of the village of Sturtevant, in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States.

Use

Public-use

Ownership

Private

Scheduled service

No

NTSB events at C89

22 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .

Total events

15

since 1982

Fatal

1

6.7% of total

Last 5 years

1

≈ 0.2/yr

Last 10 years

2

≈ 0.2/yr

See ranking across all airports → · Open in accident map ↗

Last 10 years · n=1

  • Loss of control 1

All time · n=22

  • Other 8
  • Stall / spin 6
  • Controlled flight into terrain 3
  • Runway excursion 2
  • Undershoot / overshoot 1
  • Loss of control 1
  • Ground collision 1

Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.

Date Aircraft · Classification · Wx Sev
2022-01-18 Cessna 120 · Loss of control · day →
2016-02-01 Piper PA 28-140 · Stall / spin · VMC · dusk →
2012-10-22 Beech B90 · Runway excursion · IMC · night →
2007-07-26 Beech A36 · CFIT · VMC · day →
2005-05-26 Pilatus PC-6 · CFIT · day →
2005-02-03 Cessna 152 · Stall / spin · VMC · day →
2003-03-30 Luscombe 8A · Stall / spin · VMC · day →
2002-09-15 Cessna 172P · Runway excursion · VMC · day →
2001-10-27 Meester HP-14 · CFIT · day →
1999-07-08 Let BLANIK L-13 · Under/overshoot · VMC · day →
1997-12-13 Piper PA-28-140 · Stall / spin · VMC · day →
1986-07-29 Wheeler GOLD WING · Stall / spin · VMC · dusk →
1984-05-27 Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C · Stall / spin · day →
1976-07-24 Piper PA-28 · Other →
1975-04-10 Stinson 108-3 · Ground collision →
1973-04-28 Piper PA-28 · Other →
1972-06-19 Cessna 172 · Other →
1969-10-07 Piper PA-28 · Other →
1968-11-24 Piper PA-28 · Other →
1967-03-30 Champion 7FC · Other →
1967-02-26 Piper PA-28 · Other →
1964-05-29 Piper PA18 · Other →

Designees in WI

Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as C89 — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.

CFI

1,220

Flight Instructors

A&P

3,071

Mechanics

AME

36

Medical Examiners (AME)

DME

3

Mechanic Examiners (DME)

DAR-F

5

Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)

DAR-T

3

Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)

DER-Y

3

Engineering — Company (DER-Y)

DER-T

10

Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)

SAE

22

Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)

Schools

50

Flight Schools

FBO

65

Fixed Base Operators

Clubs

29

Flying Clubs

Repair

8

Repair / Maintenance Shops

EAA

35

EAA Chapters

DPEs near C89

Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.

Designee City ST Distance
David Klein Antioch IL 14 nm
Christopher Ray Greene Waukegan IL 20 nm
Donald Goss Waukegan IL 20 nm
John Peter Boos Waukegan IL 20 nm
Patrick Hammer Milwaukee WI 22 nm
Stanley Mcduffie Milwaukee WI 22 nm
Gail Sue Lapook Wauconda IL 27 nm
James Curtis Bair Walworth WI 30 nm
David Mckinney Monroe Cary IL 32 nm
Edward Clifford Finnegan Cary IL 32 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.

CFIs near C89

Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.

Instructor City ST Distance
Joseph Michael Seefried Sturtevant WI 3 nm
Stephanie Nicole Seefried Sturtevant WI 3 nm
Edward Michael Ward Mount Pleasant WI 3 nm
Mary Ann Wanke Mount Pleasant WI 3 nm
Margaret Leigh Prochaska Mount Pleasant WI 3 nm
Christopher Jordan West Mount Pleasant WI 3 nm
Scott Allan Drenner Mount Pleasant WI 3 nm
Matthew James Borgardt Mount Pleasant WI 3 nm
Michael Charles Mcbryde Union Grove WI 4 nm
Justin Michael Hetland Union Grove WI 4 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

A&P mechanics near C89

Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.

Mechanic City ST Distance
Cameron Saldana Sturtevant WI 3 nm
David Alan Nesvacil Sturtevant WI 3 nm
Kerry Alan Kolakowski Sturtevant WI 3 nm
David Patrick Salerno Sturtevant WI 3 nm
John Michael Hinkfuss Sturtevant WI 3 nm
Tim James Marshall Sturtevant WI 3 nm
Christopher Douglas Denton Sturtevant WI 3 nm
Steven Flotz Sturtevant WI 3 nm
Brian Donald Trudeau Sturtevant WI 3 nm
Bradley Charles Anders Sturtevant WI 3 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

Repair stations near C89

Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.

Shop Distance
Sunshine Aircraft Repair, Inc.
Kenosha, WI
 7 nm
Cessna Citation Service Center
Milwaukee, WI
 14 nm
Skycom Avionics, Inc.
Waukesha, WI
 24 nm
Aircraft Propeller Service, LLC
Lake Zurich, IL
 30 nm
Mobile Avionics Technologies, Inc.
Lake In The Hills, IL
 34 nm
West Star Aviation, Inc
Wheeling, IL
 35 nm
The Polished Hare
West Chicago, IL
 50 nm
Avionics Place, Inc
Rockford, IL
 58 nm
Airworthy Aviation Maintenance
Sheboygan Falls, WI
 64 nm
Northwest Aviation Maintenance, Inc.
Griffith, IN
 75 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.