Minske Field Private
8MN6 · Princeton, MN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:13 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 9LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 090° true
- Dimensions
- 1,755 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 270°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 1,755 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 8MN6 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 8MN6 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
STC 112.10 · GEP 117.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC · St Cloud | VOR/DME | 112.10 · 58X | Terminal | r078° / 13.5 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 · 120X | High | r324° / 30.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8MN6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8MN6
- Coordinates
- 45.5836, -93.7413
- Elevation
- 1,006 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
- 2017/07
- Distance from city
- 7 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- DO NOT CHART PER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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About 8MN6
Minske Field (8MN6) is an airport in Princeton, MN, at 1,006 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,755 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8MN6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8MN6 have a control tower?
No. Minske Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8MN6?
Minske Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,755 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8MN6?
Minske Field is in Princeton, MN, at an elevation of 1,006 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.5836, -93.7413.
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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 8MN6 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.