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Volk Field Air National Guard Base (VOK/KVOK) is a military airfield in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, about 60 miles northwest of Madison. The site began as a Wisconsin National Guard training camp in the late 1800s, and the airfield was later named for 1st Lt. Jerome A. Volk, the first Wisconsin Air National Guard pilot killed in the Korean War. Today it serves as a combat readiness training center with no scheduled commercial airline service, primarily supporting military exercises and transient military aircraft.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors check NOTAMs and base social media for runway closures and gate hours during Combat Readiness Training Center exercises; the field can be very active with transient fighters and cargo aircraft, but public viewing is restricted to designated areas. Fuel up and grab food in Tomah or Mauston before heading to Camp Douglas, since services near the base are minimal.
🚖 Getting There
Volk Field is best reached by car via I-90/94 at Camp Douglas, about 30 minutes from Tomah and 60–75 minutes from Madison. There is no public transit or scheduled shuttle service, and taxi/rideshare availability is very limited, so arrange a rental car or private ride in advance. Visitors without military ID must coordinate base access through their sponsor before arriving.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Volk Field open to commercial airline passengers?
A: No. Volk Field is a military airfield with no scheduled commercial service; the nearest commercial airports are La Crosse Regional (LSE) and Dane County Regional (MSN).
Q: What is the history of Volk Field?
A: The site began as Camp Douglas, a Wisconsin National Guard training camp in the late 1800s. The airfield was later named after 1st Lt. Jerome A. Volk, the first Wisconsin Air National Guard pilot killed in the Korean War.
Q: What units and operations are based at Volk Field?
A: It is home to the Wisconsin Air National Guard's Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center and the 128th Air Control Squadron, supporting training exercises and transient military aircraft.
Q: Can civilian aircraft land at Volk Field?
A: Civilian operations are limited and generally require prior coordination with base operations; it is not a public-use airport for routine general aviation.
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