Chanlin Field Private

5MN9 · Middle River, MN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,147 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,400 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:34 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:27 AM10:27Z
Sunrise06:03 AM11:03Z
Sunset08:57 PM01:57Z
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09:34 PM02:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 084°downwind 354°base 264°final 174°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
174° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,400 × 75 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 354°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Pline, 35 ft, 350 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

TVF 114.45
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TVF · Thief River Falls VOR/DME 114.45 · 91Y Low r358° / 21.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MN9 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
5MN9
Coordinates
48.4236, -96.1289
Elevation
1,147 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
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
1990/03
Distance from city
2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CHUCK CHAPLINSKI
15901 380TH STREET NE, MIDDLE RIVER, MN
218-222-3355
Manager
CHUCK CHAPLINSKI
15901 380TH STREET NE, MIDDLE RIVER, MN
218-222-3355
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • DO NOT CHART PER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

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About 5MN9

Chanlin Field (5MN9) is an airport in Middle River, MN, at 1,147 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MN9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 5MN9 have a control tower?

No. Chanlin Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 5MN9?

Chanlin Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 5MN9?

Chanlin Field is in Middle River, MN, at an elevation of 1,147 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.4236, -96.1289.

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