Airports / Wisconsin / CMY
Sparta Fort McCoy Airport.
Sparta, Wisconsin · 837 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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10 ratings
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Operators based
837
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Volk Field (VOK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Sparta, Wisconsin, Sparta Fort McCoy Airport (KCMY / CMY) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 837 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CMY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Volk Field (VOK, 21 nm), La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE, 23 nm), and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU, 63 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,697-foot paved runway, CMY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from CMY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sparta.
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Field capability
ICAO
KCMY
IATA
CMY
FAA / Local
CMY
Elevation
837 ft
Coordinates
43.9580° N · 90.7379° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 837 ft, CMY sits lower than 59% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,697 ft
- 11/294,697 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/193,032 ft × 95 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,697 ft
CMY's 4,697 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmVOKVolk FieldCamp Douglas
- 23nmLSELa Crosse Regional AirportLa Crosse
- 63nmEAUChippewa Valley Regional AirportEau Claire
- 67nmCWACentral Wisconsin AirportMosinee
- 75nmAUWWausau Downtown AirportWausau
- 76nmRSTRochester International AirportRochester
Location
Open the full mapKCMY · Sparta Fort McCoy Airport · Sparta, WI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CMY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 172 nm | 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 506 nm | 1h 35m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 668 nm | 1h 57m |
| Denver (DEN) | 668 nm | 1h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 761 nm | 2h 10m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 768 nm | 2h 11m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CMY?
- Sparta Fort McCoy Airport's longest paved runway is 4,697 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CMY?
- Sparta Fort McCoy Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,697 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CMY?
- The closest alternate is Volk Field (VOK), about 21 nm away, followed by La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CMY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 35m (506 nm), Washington DC about 1h 57m (668 nm), Denver about 1h 57m (668 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.