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Seaplane base

Vette/Blust Seaplane Base

ICAO 96WI🇺🇸 Oshkosh
Coordinates
43.9411°N, 88.4937°W
Elevation
750 ft (229 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:54
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
20:33
Civil dusk
21:08

About 15h 4m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Vette/Blust Seaplane Base

Vette/Blust Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Oshkosh, United States. It sits at an elevation of 750 ft (229 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 10,000 ft / 3,048 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), about 3.8 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
N / S10,000 ft / 3,048 m4000 ftWaterUnlitOpen
07 / 251,300 ft / 396 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OSHKOSH CLASS DClass DControlledGND3300 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle981 ft
Obstacle1,030 ft
Obstacle994 ft
Obstacle935 ft
Obstacle965 ft
Obstacle932 ft
Obstacle1,010 ft
Obstacle755 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Vette/Blust Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Vette/Blust Seaplane Base located?

Vette/Blust Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Oshkosh, United States, at an elevation of 750 ft (229 m).

How many runways does Vette/Blust Seaplane Base have?

Vette/Blust Seaplane Base has 2 runways, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.

What time zone is Vette/Blust Seaplane Base in?

Vette/Blust Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Vette/Blust Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Vette/Blust Seaplane Base is approximately 3.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Vette/Blust Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Vette/Blust Seaplane Base is Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), about 3.8 nm to the nw, followed by Fun-Air Airport and Pioneer Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Vette/Blust Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.