International Falls Seaplane Base Seaplane Base
09I · International Falls, MN · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:18 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,000 ft | |
| 08/26 | 5,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
INL 114.95
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INL · International Falls | VOR/DME | 114.95 · 96Y | Low | r024° / 2.8 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 09I
- Coordinates
- 48.6058, -93.3708
- Elevation
- 1,110 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- PNM
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Customs / AOE
- Yes
- Activated
- 1998/01
- Distance from city
- 1 E
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 6 notes
General
- ACFT REQUIRING US CUSTOMS CTC PRINCETON FSS ON 123.6 15 MIN PRIOR TO ARR ALSO CALL US CUSTOMS AT (218) 283-2541 PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
- PILOTS CTC FALLS INTERNATIONAL ARPT ON 122.8 FOR AERONAUTICAL ADVISORY INFORMATION FOR THE SEAPLANE BASE.
- PHONE LOCATED IN CUSTOMS BUILDING.
- USE CAUTION FOR A +105 FT LOOKOUT TOWER NORTH OF FACILITY ON THE CANADIAN SIDE OF THE RIVER.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Contact
- EMAIL ADDRESS: THOR@EINARSONFLYING.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
Nearby airports
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About 09I
International Falls Seaplane Base (09I) is a seaplane base in International Falls, MN, at 1,110 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 09I, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 09I have a control tower?
No. International Falls 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 09I?
International Falls Seaplane Base has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 09I?
International Falls Seaplane Base is in International Falls, MN, at an elevation of 1,110 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.6058, -93.3708.
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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 09I 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.