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Archie's Seaplane Base

ICAO WS01🇺🇸 Janesville
Coordinates
42.7375°N, 89.0709°W
Elevation
768 ft (234 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° W

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:43
Sunrise
07:11
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:42

About 11h 3m 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 Archie's Seaplane Base

Archie's Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Janesville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 768 ft (234 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 7,800 ft / 2,377 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Meier Airport (WI99), about 5.6 nm to the ne.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 30▸ displaced7,800 ft / 2,377 m175 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—912 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Archie's Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Archie's Seaplane Base located?

Archie's Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Janesville, United States, at an elevation of 768 ft (234 m).

How many runways does Archie's Seaplane Base have?

Archie's Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 7,800 ft / 2,377 m.

What time zone is Archie's Seaplane Base in?

Archie's Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Archie's Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Archie's Seaplane Base is approximately 3.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Archie's Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Archie's Seaplane Base is Meier Airport (WI99), about 5.6 nm to the ne, followed by Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport and Jana Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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