McKeen Seaplane BasePrivate
6MN3 · Howard Lake, MN · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:45 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:32 AM | 11:32Z |
| Sunrise | 07:02 AM | 12:02Z |
| Sunset | 07:16 PM | 00:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:45 PM | 00:45Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14W/32W | 5,500 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 6MN3 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 6MN3 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
STC 112.10 · GEP 117.30 · FCM 117.70 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC · St Cloud | VOR/DME | 112.10 · 58X | Terminal | r178° / 28.6 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 · 120X | High | r256° / 29.8 NM |
| FCM · Flying Cloud | VOR/DME | 117.70 · 124X | Low | r298° / 30.5 NM |
| MSP · Minneapolis | VOR/DME | 115.30 · 100X | Low | r285° / 36.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6MN3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6MN3
- Coordinates
- 45.0729, -94.0697
- Elevation
- 1,020 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
- 2019/03
- Distance from city
- 1 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
Contact
- EMAIL ADDRESS: CHUCK.MCKEEN@GMAIL.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
Nearby airports
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About 6MN3
McKeen (6MN3) is a seaplane base in Howard Lake, MN, at 1,020 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6MN3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6MN3 have a control tower?
No. McKeen is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6MN3?
McKeen has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6MN3?
McKeen is in Howard Lake, MN, at an elevation of 1,020 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.0729, -94.0697.
More about 6MN3
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 6MN3 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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