Tag Archives: WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics

Annual Airport Construction Update

Posted on June 2, 2014 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics 2013 Recap If you did much flying in Wisconsin last year during the warmer months, you probably noticed that many of our airports were bustling with construction. In 2013, Wisconsin airports began 86 … Continue reading →

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Air Shows, Fly-Ins & Other Events At Your Local Airport

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Hosting an air show or fly-in can provide a tremendous benefit to the airport and its users. These types of events give local pilots and aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to socialize and display … Continue reading →

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Meet Dan Brugman…

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

Airport Development Engineer WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Dan Brugman joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics in March 2013. As an airport development engineer, Dan is responsible for managing projects at 11 airports around Wisconsin – the largest … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Strike Reporting

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Controlling wildlife hazards is a constant challenge for most airports around the Midwest. In the last 30 years, populations of many large bird species, common to the Midwest, have increased. Among them, the … Continue reading →

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Airport Snow Removal

Posted on December 3, 2013 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics As I write this, I have yet to see my first snowflake of the forthcoming winter season, but that’s likely to change any day now. The winter season means different things to different … Continue reading →

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2013-14 Wisconsin Airport Directory & Pilot’s Guide Now Available!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

by Jeffery Taylor Aviation Consultant WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics The 2013-2014 Wisconsin Airport Directory and Pilot’s Guide is here! In addition to the typical updating of airport information at the 133 public-use airports in Wisconsin, this guide includes updated and … Continue reading →

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Registering Your Aircraft In Wisconsin

Posted on July 23, 2013 by mwflyer

by Joni Moe WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics If you registered an aircraft in Wisconsin in the past 15 years, you did it through the Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles. In April of this year, aircraft registration returned to … Continue reading →

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Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar

Posted on July 23, 2013 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Managing an airport in Wisconsin is no small task. Often forced to play the role of snow plow driver, accountant, airport planner, and aviation advocate – all in the same day – the … Continue reading →

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Meet Matt Malicki… Airport Development Engineer, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics

Posted on June 4, 2013 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – Matt Malicki joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics in January 2006. As an airport development engineer, Malicki is responsible for managing projects at eight airports around Wisconsin – the largest being Austin Straubel International … Continue reading →

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Airport Construction In Wisconsin

Posted on June 4, 2013 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis Airport Compliance Manager The old joke is that Wisconsin has two seasons, winter and construction! Aviators know that the construction season isn’t limited to the highways. Every year, from thaw to freeze, Wisconsin airports are bustling with … Continue reading →

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