Mercy Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
WS50 · Oshkosh, WI · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:43 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 01:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OSH 116.75 · GRB 115.50 · BJB 109.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH · Oshkosh | VOR/DME | 116.75 · 114Y | Low | r034° / 2.5 NM |
| GRB · Green Bay | VORTAC | 115.50 · 102X | High | r203° / 34.9 NM |
| BJB · West Bend | VOR | 109.80 | Terminal | r336° / 40 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS50 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS50
- Coordinates
- 44.0237, -88.5228
- Elevation
- 775 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/12
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER & FLOOD LGTS CALL 414-236-2000.
- FLOOD LGTS.
Obstructions
- POWER LINES 250 FT N OF HOSPITAL.
Nearby airports
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About WS50
Mercy Medical Center Heliport (WS50) is a heliport in Oshkosh, WI, at 775 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS50 have a control tower?
No. Mercy Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at WS50?
Mercy Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS50?
Mercy Medical Center Heliport is in Oshkosh, WI, at an elevation of 775 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.0237, -88.5228.
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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 WS50 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.