International Falls Seaplane Base

09I · International Falls, MN · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation

1,110 ft MSL

Longest runway

5,000 ft 05W/23W

Runways

Mag var

CTAF 122.8

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 09I. Nearby reporting stations: KINL (3 NM), KCDD (41 NM), KORB (41 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:45 PM

Event	Local (CDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	06:27 AM	11:27Z
Sunrise	06:58 AM	11:58Z
Sunset	07:14 PM	00:14Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	07:45 PM	00:45Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

07:45 PM → 06:27 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

08:14 PM → 05:58 AM

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Runways

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Runway	Length	Your margin
05W/23W	5,000 ft
08W/26W	5,000 ft

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 09I → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 09I kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF

122.8

UNICOM

122.8

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

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Chart Supplement ↗

VFR sectional →

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

Owner

CITY OF INTL FALLS

BOX 831, INTL FALLS, MN

218-283-3261

Manager

THOR EINARSON

PO BOX 831, INTL FALLS, MN

218-283-4461

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 (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 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 has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 09I?

International Falls is in International Falls, MN, at an elevation of 1,110 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.6058, -93.3708.

More about 09I

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.

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