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US-1108

Lake Shafer Seaplane Base

Monticello, IndianaElevation 655 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

17W/35W
Dimensions
2,675 x 100 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 17W170°T
RWY 35W350°T

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lake Shafer Seaplane Base is in Monticello, Indiana. Field elevation 655 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerKENTON TURNER
Manager phone(317) 232-0935
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-1108
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)TERRE HAUTE
RegionIndiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.7990, -86.7770
Distance from city3 NM N
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

›SEAPLANE OPS PROHIBITED BETWEEN SS-SR. EXPECT HEAVY BOAT TRAFFIC BETWEEN MEMORIAL DAY AND LABOR DAY. DO NOT BLOCK BOAT RAMPS, SEAPLANE DOCKING AREAS LIMITED.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-1108 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-1108 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-1108. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-1108 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-1108. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-1108?
US-1108 sits at 655 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-1108?
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.