Wildhurst Pines Seaplane Base Seaplane BasePrivate

1MN4 · Excelsior, MN · Non-towered

Elevation
928 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,600 ft W/E
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:06 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
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Sunrise06:07 AM11:07Z
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

FCM 117.70 · MSP 115.30 · GEP 117.30 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FCM · Flying Cloud VOR/DME 117.70 · 124X Low r307° / 9 NM
MSP · Minneapolis VOR/DME 115.30 · 100X Low r273° / 15.9 NM
GEP · Gopher VORTAC 117.30 · 120X High r210° / 16.9 NM
FGT · Farmington VORTAC 115.70 · 104X High r308° / 25 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1MN4 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
1MN4
Coordinates
44.9175, -93.6082
Elevation
928 ft MSL
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2017/03
Distance from city
2 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MICHAEL SMITH
140 WILDHURST ROAD, TONKA BAY, MN
612-636-8936
Manager
MICHAEL SMITH
140 WILDHURST ROAD, TONKA BAY, MN
612-636-8936
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.

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About 1MN4

Wildhurst Pines Seaplane Base (1MN4) is a seaplane base in Excelsior, MN, at 928 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1MN4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 1MN4 have a control tower?

No. Wildhurst Pines 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 1MN4?

Wildhurst Pines Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 4,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 1MN4?

Wildhurst Pines Seaplane Base is in Excelsior, MN, at an elevation of 928 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.9175, -93.6082.

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