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6MN5 · French Lake, MN · 1,011 ft elevation · var 3E · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6MN5
- Coordinates
- 45.2077, -94.1625
- Elevation
- 1,011 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2000/07
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:45 PM | 02:45Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:45 PM → 04:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:08 PM → 04:29 AM
Plan a flight from 6MN5
Runway 16W/34W
4,000 ft × 2000 ft · Water 16W
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
34W
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWN · Darwin | VORTAC | 109.00 | r053° / 14.3 NM |
| STC · Saint Cloud | VOR-DME | 112.10 | r189° / 21 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 | r271° / 33.6 NM |
| FCM · Flying Cloud | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r302° / 37.7 NM |
| ILL · Willmar | VOR-DME | 113.70 | r078° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6MN5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
GALE PUTNAM
13752 42ND ST NW, ANNANDALE, MN
417-527-2181
Manager
GALE PUTNAM
13752 42ND ST NW, ANNANDALE, MN
417-527-2181
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS & REF FAR 91.115 RIGHT-OF-WAY RULES, WATER OPERATIONS.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
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