Eagles Nest 4 Seaplane BasePrivate
73MN · Ely, MN · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:39 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunrise | 06:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunset | 07:09 PM | 00:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:39 PM | 00:39Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05W/23W | 2,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 73MN.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73MN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 73MN
- Coordinates
- 47.8309, -92.0611
- Elevation
- 1,496 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MAY-OCT ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2017/11
- Distance from city
- 9 WSW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Contact
- MGR EMAIL ADDRESS: PILOTBIGJOE@OUTLOOK.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
Nearby airports
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About 73MN
Eagles Nest 4 (73MN) is a seaplane base in Ely, MN, at 1,496 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73MN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 73MN have a control tower?
No. Eagles Nest 4 is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 73MN?
Eagles Nest 4 has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 73MN?
Eagles Nest 4 is in Ely, MN, at an elevation of 1,496 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.8309, -92.0611.
More about 73MN
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 73MN 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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