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Wellsburg Seaplane Base

Wellsburg, West VirginiaElevation 644 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,000 ft

18W/36W
Dimensions
5,000 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 18W
RWY 36W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Wellsburg Seaplane Base is in Wellsburg, West Virginia. Field elevation 644 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDAVID E. JONES
Manager phone704-985-4714
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWV46
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionWest Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.2678, -80.6173
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR; PVT USE; PRVDD INGRESS/EGRESS FLT PATS CAN BE DVLPD TO AVOID OVERFLYING THE NUCLEAR POWER STATION.
›FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591
›USE AT OWN RISK.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WV46 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WV46 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WV46. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WV46 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WV46. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WV46?
WV46 sits at 644 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WV46?
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.