La Crosse Regional (KLSE), Wisconsin
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Overview
La Crosse Regional Airport, KLSE, is a towered public-use airport in western Wisconsin, serving as a business aviation gateway roughly 105 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field offers a long concrete primary runway alongside two asphalt crosswind runways, supporting a range of aircraft types, and it recorded 6,220 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 2,638 of those movements. Fuel is available in both 100LL and Jet A, with attendance scheduled daily from 0600 to 2100 local time.
Runways
La Crosse Regional has three paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 8,742 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
La Crosse Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
La Crosse Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rochester International (KRST), 54 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
La Crosse Regional recorded 2,638 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KLSE is concentrated in the warmer months, peaking in July, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 281 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
La Crosse Regional averages 6.7 days above 90°F in July, 29.7 freeze days in January and 3.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.4°F, and January the coldest, at 27.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
La Crosse Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The holding position for the west side of the runway 36 approach end is set back on taxiway C. See HS-1 on the airport diagram.
There is a wrong runway arrival risk, as the runway 4 and 36 approach ends are closely aligned. See the terminal procedures publication airport diagram.
A 48-hour prior permission requirement applies to unscheduled air carrier operations greater than 30 passenger seats. Contact the airport manager.
When the control tower is closed, runway 13/31 MIRL is preset to low intensity. Pilots can increase intensity and activate the runway 18 MALSR, REIL on runways 13, 31, and 36, MIRL on runway 13/31, and HIRL on runways 18/36 and 04/22 via CTAF. PAPI on runways 04, 18, and 22, and VASI on runways 13, 31, and 36 operate continuously.
Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or unscheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
Runway 31 approach ratio is 24:1 at the displaced threshold.
Runway 36 approach ratio is 50:1 at the displaced threshold.
There is a runway incursion risk. Pilots are reminded to review airport hot spot information before taxiing for departure and before landing. See the terminal procedures publication airport diagram and Chart Supplement section on hot spots for additional information.
On taxiway A, between runway 13/31 and taxiway A4, taxiway A4 is not available for scheduled air carrier operations with more than 9 passenger seats or unscheduled air carrier operations greater than 30 passenger seats.
Deer, waterfowl, and other birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport, with heavy concentrations of waterfowl during spring and fall.
PCR VALUE: 330/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 630/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 630/R/B/W/T
A tower reaches 1,390 feet AGL, located 6 nautical miles southwest of the airport.
The VASI is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.
Numerous towers reach up to 836 feet AGL, located 4 nautical miles southeast of the airport.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -21°C.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact flight service on the RCO frequency; if unable to make contact, reach Minneapolis Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
La Crosse Regional has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Sparta / Fort Mc Coy (KCMY), 22.94 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KLSE?
La Crosse Regional Airport, KLSE, operates three paved runways. The primary runway, 18/36, is a concrete surface measuring 8,742 feet long and 150 feet wide, the longest at the field. Runway 13/31 is asphalt at 6,050 feet, and runway 04/22 is asphalt at 5,199 feet. All three runways share a 150-foot width. This length on 18/36 accommodates the larger business jets that make up a significant share of KLSE traffic.
Are there restrictions on using runway 04/22 at La Crosse Regional Airport?
Yes, runway 04/22 at La Crosse Regional Airport carries a specific operational restriction. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or unscheduled passenger flights with more than 30 passenger seats. A related restriction applies to taxiway A4, which connects near runway 13/31, limiting its use for the same categories of larger passenger-carrying operations. Operators planning unscheduled flights exceeding 30 passenger seats also need 48-hour prior permission, arranged by calling the airport manager.
Is customs available at KLSE?
La Crosse Regional Airport, KLSE, does not have customs processing onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Rochester International Airport, KRST, located approximately 53.83 nautical miles away. Flight crews requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KRST or another designated port of entry rather than expecting service at La Crosse. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for international arrivals.
What obstacles or hazards should pilots be aware of near La Crosse Regional Airport?
Pilots operating near La Crosse Regional Airport, KLSE, should note several documented hazards. A tower reaches 1,390 feet AGL about 6 nautical miles southwest of the field, and numerous towers up to 836 feet AGL sit roughly 4 nautical miles southeast. Wildlife activity is also a concern, with deer and waterfowl present on and around the airport, and heavy concentrations of waterfowl during spring and fall migrations. Additionally, KLSE is classified as a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude corrections at or below -21°C. Runway incursion risk is noted, and pilots are advised to review airport hot spot information before taxiing or landing.
What is the seasonal traffic pattern at La Crosse Regional Airport?
Business aviation traffic at La Crosse Regional Airport, KLSE, shows a concentration during the warmer months of the year, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. July recorded the highest monthly total at 281 operations, while November was the lowest at 177. The airport handled 2,638 business aviation operations out of 6,220 total operations that year. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KLSE during peak summer months should anticipate somewhat higher activity levels compared to the winter shoulder months.