Indianhead Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
WS79 · Shell Lake, WI · 1,250 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS79
- Coordinates
- 45.7417, -91.9269
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2003/02
- Distance from city
- 0 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:40 PM | 02:40Z |
Plan a flight from WS79
Runway H1/H1
40 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,250 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,250 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 40 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RZN · Siren | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r102° / 19.3 NM |
| RPD · Rice Lake | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r341° / 20.6 NM |
| HYR · Hayward | VOR-DME | 113.40 | r228° / 26.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Obstructions
- 40 FT PLINE 75 FT S, AND 90 FT TREES 250 FT NE OF PAD.
Nearby airports
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 WS79 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.
About WS79
Indianhead Medical Center Heliport (WS79) is a heliport in Shell Lake, WI, at 1,250 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 WS79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS79 have a control tower?
No. Indianhead Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WS79?
Indianhead Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS79?
Indianhead Medical Center Heliport is in Shell Lake, WI, at an elevation of 1,250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.7417, -91.9269.
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