Houston County charts & airport diagram
Houston County (CHU · KCHU) in Caledonia, MN publishes 4 FAA charts, including 2 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS), VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Houston County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KCHU publishes
Instrument approaches at KCHU
Houston County has 2 published instrument approaches of 2 types (RNAV (GPS) and VOR). 1 of them offers vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums. 2 are circling only — bringing you to the airport rather than a runway, to circle for whichever runway the wind favors at circling minimums.
No published approach to runway 13 and 31: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KCHU. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
All 4 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Frequently asked
Does KCHU have an instrument approach?
Yes. Houston County has 2 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS), VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at KCHU?
RNAV (GPS) is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Houston County. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
More about KCHU
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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