Luckys Seaplane BasePrivate

70MN · Park Rapids, MN · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
1,490 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,300 ft 16W/34W
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 70MN. Nearby reporting stations: KPKD (6 NM), KPWC (32 NM), KBJI (32 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:51 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:35 AM11:35Z
Sunrise07:05 AM12:05Z
Sunset07:20 PM00:20Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:51 PM00:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:51 PM → 06:35 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:20 PM → 06:05 AM

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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

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IDJ 110.00 · DTL 111.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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
Owner
RICHARD A MERCIL
706 BELMONT RD, GRAND FORKS, ND
218-779-9161
Manager
RICHARD A MERCIL
706 BELMONT RD, GRAND FORKS, ND
218-779-9161
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Nearby airports

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About 70MN

Luckys (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 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 has 1 runway; the longest is 5,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 70MN?

Luckys is in Park Rapids, MN, at an elevation of 1,490 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.9915, -95.0485.

More about 70MN

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.

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