West Bend Municipal (KETB), Wisconsin
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
West Bend Municipal (KETB) is a public-use general aviation airport in West Bend, Wisconsin, sitting at 888 feet elevation about 21 nautical miles from the Milwaukee metro area. The field is non-towered and offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with attendant hours running 0800-1800 Monday through Friday and 0800-1700 on weekends. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 puts total annual operations at 1,158, with business aviation accounting for 598 of those movements. Several general aviation airports lie within a 25-nautical-mile radius, including Hartford Municipal, Lawrence J Timmerman, and Waukesha County.
Runways
West Bend Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 4,494 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
West Bend Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
West Bend Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Sheboygan County Memorial International (KSBM), 24 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
West Bend Municipal recorded 598 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KETB concentrates in the summer and fall months, with July and October each showing the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 87 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
West Bend Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Army National Guard operations run 1230-2200Z and later on Monday and Tuesday, and 1230-0400Z and later Wednesday through Friday. Parking is limited. Prior permission is required for transient service; contact Operations for arrangements.
Army National Guard operations run 1230-2200Z and later on Monday and Tuesday, and 1230-0400Z and later Wednesday through Friday. Parking is limited. Prior permission is required for transient service; contact Operations for arrangements.
REIL for Runway 13 and 31, and PAPI for Runway 13 and 31, are pilot-activated via CTAF. MIRL for Runway 06/24 is also pilot-activated via CTAF. MIRL for Runway 13/31 is preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise; intensity can be increased and activated via CTAF.
Caution: helicopter training is in progress from 1230-0400Z and later, below 5,000 feet. Military helicopters use patterns to the north or west of the airport. Deer hazard present.
Wildlife present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
When using the military helipad, military helicopters use patterns to the north or west of the airport.
Military aircraft only.
Helicopter training is in progress from 0630 to 2200 local, below 5,000 feet.
Contact Army National Guard Operations on the published frequencies.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
West Bend Municipal has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Hartford Municipal (KHXF), 12.24 NM west.
Part of the Milwaukee and Madison area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KETB
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Frequently asked questions
Does West Bend Municipal (KETB) have customs clearance onsite?
West Bend Municipal does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs airport is Sheboygan County Memorial International (KSBM), located about 24 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from abroad should plan to clear customs there before or after operating into KETB. Confirm current customs procedures directly with KSBM ahead of arrival.
What runways are available at KETB?
KETB, West Bend Municipal, offers two paved runways for fixed-wing traffic. Runway 13/31 is the longer option at 4,494 feet with a 75-foot width, and Runway 06/24 measures 3,898 feet, also 75 feet wide. Both surfaces are asphalt. A separate 100-by-100-foot paved helipad is designated for military use only.
Is West Bend Municipal airport towered?
West Bend Municipal (KETB) is a non-towered airport, so pilots coordinate movements on the common traffic advisory frequency. Runway lighting, including REIL and PAPI on Runway 13/31 and MIRL on Runway 06/24, is pilot-activated through CTAF. MIRL on Runway 13/31 is preset to low intensity between sunset and sunrise and can be increased via CTAF activation.
Is there military helicopter training activity near KETB?
Yes, military helicopter training occurs in the vicinity of West Bend Municipal (KETB) below 5,000 feet during scheduled hours. Military helicopters using the onsite helipad are directed to fly patterns to the north or west of the airport. The remarks also flag wildlife, including deer, on and in the vicinity of the airport, so pilots should stay alert during arrival and departure.