SS1 North Country Airport

Before you fly into SS1

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,000'

MSL · field 1,000' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 22W

H/W +9 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF SS1

SS1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOLG (SOLON SPRINGS MUNI) · 3.5 NM away. Conditions at SS1 may differ.

METAR · KOLG

Observed 18:35Z

KOLG 121835Z AUTO 25011G23KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 21/10 A2976 RMK AO1

Wind: 250° @ 11G23 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.76 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,158 ft
Ceiling: 7,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

SS1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHYR (SAWYER COUNTY) · 25.4 NM away. Conditions at SS1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KHYR 121726Z 1218/1318 26013G24KT P6SM FEW040 BKN060 FM122300 25011G23KT P6SM FEW050 FEW230 FM130100 24008G19KT P6SM FEW050 SCT230 FM130300 22005KT P6SM VCSH SCT250 FM131500 27010G18KT P6SM SCT220

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–12 23:00Z

Wind: 260° at 13 kt gusting 24 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 6,000 ft, Few clouds 4,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 1 NM E
VFR sectional: GREEN BAY
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DAN KEPHART
Phone: 715-296-7728
Address: 6250 SOUTH RANGER RD, BRULE WI 54820

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB: GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 11 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 22W

219°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22W

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04W/22WFavored	39° / 219°	6,000 ft	WATER	Standard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of SS1 NORTH COUNTRY in SOLON SPRINGS, WISCONSIN, showing runways 04W/22W drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

SS1 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

SS1 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.50

KTWM·Two Harbors Municipal Airport·40.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.34

KDLH·Vantage Aviation·32.7 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.50atKTWMTwo Harbors Municipal Airport40.8 nm
Jet A$8.34atKDLHVantage Aviation32.7 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
DOCK IS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING PURPOSES ONLY.
NO BLXG DOCK OR BOAT RAMP.
NO OVNGT PRKG.
NO COML USE WO PMT.

Other notes

PRVDD VFR OPS & CLEAR 20:1 APCHS.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · SS1

Answer card

ICAO: SS1
Name: NORTH COUNTRY
Location: SOLON SPRINGS, WISCONSIN
Elevation: 1,000 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,000 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 04W/22W · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: –
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 11 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 22W

North Country is in Solon Springs, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 1,000 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. It is a 6,000 ft water runway, 04W/22W, with magnetic headings of 038.6° and 218.6°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is set up for VFR use. Published remarks also note that the dock is for loading and unloading only. Do not block the dock or boat ramp. No overnight parking is allowed. Commercial use requires a permit.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. For IFR clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Pilots should also pay attention to the water runway environment and the published 20 to 1 approach guidance. If you are new to the field, review the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at SS1 North Country?

SS1 has one runway. It is a 6,000 ft water runway, 04W/22W, with magnetic headings of 038.6° and 218.6°.

Does SS1 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for SS1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan an instrument arrival.

What is the pattern altitude at North Country?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is North Country towered?

No. SS1 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What should I know about water operations at SS1?

This is a water runway field. The published remarks say the dock is for loading and unloading only. Do not block the dock or boat ramp.

Can I park overnight at SS1?

No overnight parking is published in the remarks. If you need to leave an aircraft, check with the airport operator before arrival.

Are there any FBOs on the field at SS1?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

How do I get IFR clearance for SS1?

The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

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