Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport
Encyclopedia
Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport , known locally as Timmerman Field, is an airport
in Milwaukee
, Wisconsin
, United States, owned by Milwaukee County. Located 5 mi (8 km) northwest of the city center, it is used mainly for general
or private aviation.
The airport was built in 1929 and dedicated on July 6, 1930, one of 25 such projects in U.S. cities by the newly-incorporated airplane manufacturer Curtiss-Wright. The airport was originally known as Curtiss-Wright Field, hence the letters "WC" in its airport codes. In 1945, Curtiss-Wright sold it to Fliteways, Inc., the airport's property manager since 1936. Milwaukee County purchased the airport from Fliteways in July 1947, when it was 131 acres (53 ha) in size. It was host to the Experimental Aircraft Association
's earliest Fly-In Conventions from 1953 to 1958. The airport was renamed in July 1959 for Lawrence J. Timmerman (1878–1959), chairman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from 1936 to 1959.
groups. The current fixed base operator
is Gran Aire. The airport is home to the Milwaukee chapter of Youth and Aviation, as well as two Civil Air Patrol
squadrons; the Timmerman Composite Squadron, and Milwaukee Senior Support Squadron 10. The airport also serves many private and public users.
paved runway
s: 4L/22R measuring 3,202 x 75 ft (976 x 23 m) and 15L/33R measuring 4,106 x 75 ft (1,252 x 23 m). It also has two turf
runways: 4R/22L measuring 2,862 x 275 ft (872 x 84 m) and 15R/33L measuring 3,251 x 275 ft (991 x 84 m).
For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2004, the airport had 69,134 aircraft operations, an average of 189 per day: 99% general aviation
, 1% air taxi
and <1% military. There are 104 aircraft based at this airport: 74% single-engine, 21% multi-engine, 3% jet and 2% helicopter
.
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
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, United States, owned by Milwaukee County. Located 5 mi (8 km) northwest of the city center, it is used mainly for general
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
or private aviation.
The airport was built in 1929 and dedicated on July 6, 1930, one of 25 such projects in U.S. cities by the newly-incorporated airplane manufacturer Curtiss-Wright. The airport was originally known as Curtiss-Wright Field, hence the letters "WC" in its airport codes. In 1945, Curtiss-Wright sold it to Fliteways, Inc., the airport's property manager since 1936. Milwaukee County purchased the airport from Fliteways in July 1947, when it was 131 acres (53 ha) in size. It was host to the Experimental Aircraft Association
Experimental Aircraft Association
The Experimental Aircraft Association is an international organization of aviation enthusiasts based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Since its inception it has grown internationally with over 160,000 members and about 1,000 chapters worldwide....
's earliest Fly-In Conventions from 1953 to 1958. The airport was renamed in July 1959 for Lawrence J. Timmerman (1878–1959), chairman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from 1936 to 1959.
Current Users
Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport currently serves various general aviationGeneral aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
groups. The current fixed base operator
Fixed base operator
A Fixed-base operator or commonly abbreviated FBO is a term developed in the United States after the passage of the Air Commerce Act of 1926...
is Gran Aire. The airport is home to the Milwaukee chapter of Youth and Aviation, as well as two Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force . CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and...
squadrons; the Timmerman Composite Squadron, and Milwaukee Senior Support Squadron 10. The airport also serves many private and public users.
Facilities and aircraft
Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport covers an area of 420 acres (170 ha) which contains two asphaltAsphalt
Asphalt or , also known as bitumen, is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits, it is a substance classed as a pitch...
paved runway
Runway
According to ICAO a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft." Runways may be a man-made surface or a natural surface .- Orientation and dimensions :Runways are named by a number between 01 and 36, which is generally one tenth...
s: 4L/22R measuring 3,202 x 75 ft (976 x 23 m) and 15L/33R measuring 4,106 x 75 ft (1,252 x 23 m). It also has two turf
Grass
Grasses, or more technically graminoids, are monocotyledonous, usually herbaceous plants with narrow leaves growing from the base. They include the "true grasses", of the Poaceae family, as well as the sedges and the rushes . The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns ...
runways: 4R/22L measuring 2,862 x 275 ft (872 x 84 m) and 15R/33L measuring 3,251 x 275 ft (991 x 84 m).
For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2004, the airport had 69,134 aircraft operations, an average of 189 per day: 99% general aviation
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
, 1% air taxi
Air taxi
An air taxi is an air charter passenger or cargo aircraft which operates on an on-demand basis.-Regulation:In the United States, air taxi and air charter operations are governed by Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations , unlike the larger scheduled air carriers which are governed by more...
and <1% military. There are 104 aircraft based at this airport: 74% single-engine, 21% multi-engine, 3% jet and 2% helicopter
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...
.
External links
- Wisconsin Airport Directory: