Christenson Point Seaplane Base Seaplane BasePrivate
08MN · Chisholm/Hibbing, MN · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:13 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,088 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HIB 116.55 · GPZ 114.65
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIB · Hibbing | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r325° / 26.3 NM |
| GPZ · Grand Rapids | VOR/DME | 114.65 · 93Y | Low | r024° / 35.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08MN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08MN
- Coordinates
- 47.6694, -93.0544
- Elevation
- 1,372 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 16 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
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About 08MN
Christenson Point Seaplane Base (08MN) is a seaplane base in Chisholm/Hibbing, MN, at 1,372 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 11,088 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08MN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 08MN have a control tower?
No. Christenson Point Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 08MN?
Christenson Point Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 11,088 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08MN?
Christenson Point Seaplane Base is in Chisholm/Hibbing, MN, at an elevation of 1,372 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.6694, -93.0544.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 08MN in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.