Member-run, member-owned, since day one.
Wisconsin Fox River Flyers, Inc. has been putting members first for nearly 50 years, a non-profit corporation where every dollar goes back into the aircraft, the hangar, and the people who fly them.
A club built to outlast any one member
Wisconsin Fox River Flyers was founded almost 50 years ago by a group of Waukesha-area pilots who wanted a better way to fly than renting by the hour. It's stayed a non-profit corporation ever since — owned outright by its members, with every dollar of dues and hourly rates going straight back into the aircraft, the hangar, and club events.
That structure is also why the club has lasted: no outside owner to sell the fleet out from under members, and a board that's accountable to the people actually flying.
Safety first, always
Every member is expected to fly proficiently, keep up with recurrent training, and look out for the aircraft and each other. It's a small club, which means reputation and trust matter — there's no anonymity in a 53-share membership. Our pilots are constantly seeking improvement. Obtaining FAA Wings Credits, getting new certificates and ratings, including instrument ratings, commercial certificates, and instructor certificates and ratings.
Run by members, for members
Elected Board
Club officers and board members are voted in by the membership. Decisions about dues, equipment, and rules are made transparently, by the people who fly the airplanes.
Simple Scheduling
Booking a flight is easy with our online scheduling system, so you can reserve an aircraft from your phone or computer whenever you need one.
Open-Book Finances
As a non-profit, the club's books are member-visible. Dues and rates are set to cover real costs — nothing is padded, and nothing goes to an outside owner.
Events that make it a club, not just a fleet
Fox River Flyers members gather throughout the year for:
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Fly-In Events & $100 Hamburger RunsCasual group flights to nearby airports for lunch.
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Pancake Breakfasts & Fish BoilsCommunity meals at airports around Wisconsin.
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Wash-and-Wax PartiesHands-on care for the fleet that doubles as a social afternoon.
Waukesha County Airport — Crites Field (KUES)
The club is based in the county-owned T-hangars in the South East Hangar Area at Waukesha County Airport, 16 nautical miles west of Milwaukee (MKE) and about 49 nautical miles east of Madison (MSN). All three aircraft share a hangar, with a club-provided convenience amenity right outside for member use.
View KUES on AirNavAirport Data
- FAA IdentifierKUES
- Elevation912 ft.
- CTAF / Tower123.7
- Ground121.6
- ATIS / AWOS-3118.875
- Milwaukee Approach125.35