For over 65 years, Wipaire has been engineering and manufacturing a full line of aircraft floats for all sizes of aircraft from the Piper Cub to the Viking Twin Otter, including most single engine Cessna aircraft. In addition, Wipaire is the manufacturer of the Fire Boss, an aerial firefighting amphibious scooping system that is installed on the AirTractor 802A and 802AF. Wipaire has also engineered over 100 Supplemental Type Certificated modifications for improved performance, convenience, and reliability. As a leading aircraft service provider, Wipaire offers maintenance, avionics installation and repair, custom interior design and installation, and exterior paint refinishing all in one convenient location. Wipaire is recognized worldwide for engineering and manufacturing quality floats for recreation, commercial, humanitarian and aerial firefighting use.
1700 Henry Avenue
Fleming Field Airport (KSGS)
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: (651) 451-1205
Wipaire's Vision
To be a general aviation industry leader of diversified aviation services recognized for quality products, services, and technological innovations.
Wipaire's Mission
To meet selected needs of the general aviation industry, our customers, and our employees while making a profit to be reinvested in our people, products, and technology to better serve the industry.
Wipaire - More Than Meets the Eye
There is much more to the Wipaire operation than float manufacturing. Wipaire is also a full service aircraft repair/modification facility, Cessna Authorized Service Station, Pratt & Whitney gas turbine engine overhaul & repair. Our South St. Paul, MN facility is capable of performing many different services for aircraft including modification, maintenance, avionics, interiors, and paint as well as complete service to all float products.
To date, Wipaire has developed over 100 Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) for the modification of aircraft. These FAA approved modifications span the spectrum to include Wipline float installations, Wipline AirGlide ski installations, Cessna 206 right hand door installations, engine/propeller upgrades, gross weight increases, cabin extensions, battery relocations, instrument panels, and many more.
Through partnerships, Wipaire has also made other aircraft-related services convenient to its customers. Lake and Air Training & Pilot Shop is located in Wipaire’s main office at Fleming Field Airport.
Our Brands
The Fire Boss - A New Kind of Float
Wipaire’s family of brands includes Fire Boss, a single engine scooper tanker used in aerial firefighting. Development started as a collaboration with the Province of Ontario to create a water bomber based on the Twin Otter aircraft. As it evolved, the Fire Boss float design was changed to fit the turbine Air Tractor 802. Over 200 Fire Boss operate worldwide. To see how it works, click here.
