Vette/Blust Seaplane BasePrivate
96WI · Oshkosh, WI · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-23 · night begins 07:19 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:42 AM | 11:42Z |
| Sunset | 06:50 PM | 23:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:19 PM | 00:19Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 10,000 ft | |
| 07/25 | 1,300 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OSH 116.75 · BJB 109.80 · GRB 115.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH · Oshkosh | VOR/DME | 116.75 · 114Y | Low | r136° / 4 NM |
| BJB · West Bend | VOR | 109.80 | Terminal | r334° / 35 NM |
| GRB · Green Bay | VORTAC | 115.50 · 102X | High | r198° / 39 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 96WI — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 96WI
- Coordinates
- 43.9411, -88.4937
- Elevation
- 750 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 5 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Contact
- EXT 3200 OR CELL 920-379-4894.
Attendance
- OPEN JULY 29 TH AUG 7 F EAA CONVENTION.
Nearby airports
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About 96WI
Vette/Blust (96WI) is a seaplane base in Oshkosh, WI, at 750 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 10,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 96WI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 96WI have a control tower?
No. Vette/Blust is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 96WI?
Vette/Blust has 2 runways; the longest is 10,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 96WI?
Vette/Blust is in Oshkosh, WI, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.9411, -88.4937.
More about 96WI
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 96WI in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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