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96WI

Vette/Blust Seaplane Base

Oshkosh, WisconsinElevation 750 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 10,000 ft

N/S
Dimensions
10,000 x 4,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY N
RWY S
07/25
Dimensions
1,300 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 07
RWY 25

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Vette/Blust Seaplane Base is in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Field elevation 750 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerJOHN VETTE & BURLEIGH BLUST
Manager phone920-231-7370
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA96WI
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionWisconsin
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.9411, -88.4937
Distance from city5 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS, CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE, AND CLEAR RUNWAY SAFETY AREA.
›OPEN JULY 29 TH AUG 7 F EAA CONVENTION.
›EXT 3200 OR CELL 920-379-4894.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗96WI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 96WI have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 96WI. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 96WI have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 96WI. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 96WI?
96WI sits at 750 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 96WI?
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.