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WS79HELIPORT

INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER

SHELL LAKE, Wisconsin

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,250 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

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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Weather camera at Shell Lake Muni Airport facing SouthWest
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Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H140 ft40 ftASPH-

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.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 9, 01:39 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 9, 10:15 PM UTC