Luckys Seaplane Base Seaplane BasePrivate
70MN · Park Rapids, MN · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:19 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 02:19Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16W/34W | 5,300 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
IDJ 110.00 · DTL 111.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDJ · Lake Bemidji | VOR/DME | 110.00 · 37X | Terminal | r188° / 31.4 NM |
| DTL · Detroit Lakes | VOR/DME | 111.20 · 49X | Terminal | r072° / 35.8 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 70MN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 70MN
- Coordinates
- 46.9915, -95.0485
- Elevation
- 1,490 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
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/08
- Distance from city
- 4 N
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — 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.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
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About 70MN
Luckys Seaplane Base (70MN) is a seaplane base in Park Rapids, MN, at 1,490 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 70MN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 70MN have a control tower?
No. Luckys 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 70MN?
Luckys Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 5,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 70MN?
Luckys Seaplane Base is in Park Rapids, MN, at an elevation of 1,490 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.9915, -95.0485.
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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 70MN 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.