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16WI

Lac Vieux Desert Seaplane Base

Phelps, WisconsinElevation 1,690 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 10,000 ft

ALL/WAY
Dimensions
10,000 x 250 ft
Surface
Water
RWY ALL
RWY WAY

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lac Vieux Desert Seaplane Base is in Phelps, Wisconsin. Field elevation 1,690 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerAMY F. HINRICHS
Manager phone920-680-1036
AttendedDaily, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA16WI
SectionalGREEN BAY
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionWisconsin
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.1216, -89.1210
Distance from city6 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CFM STS WITH AMGR PRIOR TO ARR.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›APCH FROM THE WEST OR NORTHWEST OVER WESTERN SHORELINE; TREES UP TO 85 FT ALONG SHORELINE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗16WI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 16WI have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 16WI. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 16WI have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 16WI. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 16WI?
16WI sits at 1,690 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 16WI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.