WS01
Archie's Seaplane Base
Janesville, WisconsinElevation 768 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
12W/30W
RWY 12W
Displaced threshold1,000 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30W
Displaced threshold1,000 ft
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Archie's Seaplane Base is in Janesville, Wisconsin. Field elevation 768 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerARCHIE H. HENKELMANN
Manager phone608-752-5474
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWS01
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY
RegionWisconsin
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.7375, -89.0709
Distance from city4 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›EMAIL ADDRESS: SEAPLANEPILOT@CHARTER.NET (ALL LOWER CASE)
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WS01 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WS01. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WS01 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WS01. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WS01?
WS01 sits at 768 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WS01?
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.