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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
WS79
Elevation
1,250 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
45.742, -91.927
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
1,250 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS
Coordinates
45.7420, -91.9270
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KRPD 092215Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT042 28/18 A2990 RMK AO2 T02770183
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
130° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
27.7°C
Dewpoint
18.3°C
Altimeter
1012.60 inHg
Cloud Cover
SCT
Nearest weather from KRPD (21 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-09 22:15Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Shell Lake Muni Airport
SouthWest · Camera 1
1 NM away
1 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 40 ft | 40 ft | ASPH | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for WS79.
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WS79 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER (WS79) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in SHELL LAKE, Wisconsin, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.7420°N, 91.9270°W.
Helipads
INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WS79?
WS79 is the ICAO identifier for INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER, a public-use airport located in SHELL LAKE, Wisconsin, United States.
How many runways does INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER have?
INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER (WS79) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of WS79?
The field elevation of INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER is 1,250 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at WS79?
No fuel types are currently listed for INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at WS79?
The current flight category at INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at WS79?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER.
How do I access complete data for WS79?
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Where is INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER located?
INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER (WS79) is located in SHELL LAKE, Wisconsin, United States, at an elevation of 1,250 ft MSL.
Does WS79 have weather cameras?
WS79 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.