Bigfork Municipal

FOZ · KFOZ · Bigfork, MN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,351 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,998 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:52 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:25 AM11:25Z
Sunrise06:56 AM11:56Z
Sunset07:21 PM00:21Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:52 PM00:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:52 PM → 06:25 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:21 PM → 05:56 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 059°downwind 329°base 239°final 149°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
149° mag · 151° true
Dimensions
3,998 × 75 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 329°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
1,351 ft
Markings
nonprecision
TDZ elevation
1,351 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.025

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
127.9 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
281.45DULUTH RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

GPZ 114.65
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GPZ · Grand Rapids VOR/DME 114.65 · 93Y Low r344° / 37.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KFOZ / FOZ
Coordinates
47.7839, -93.6510
Elevation
1,351 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.025 · ☎ 218-244-3915
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FOZ
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1949/09
Distance from city
2 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT OR INCR INTST MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 15/33 PRESET LOW INTST SS-SR. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BIGFORK
PO BOX 196, BIGFORK, MN
218-743-3782
Manager
KEVIN HOVILA
PO BOX 196, BIGFORK, MN
218-259-7443
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • 350 FT TWR 2 NM SOUTH OF ARPT.
  • DEER & WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT OR INCR INTST MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 15/33 PRESET LOW INTST SS-SR.
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About KFOZ

Bigfork Municipal (FOZ · KFOZ) is an airport in Bigfork, MN, at 1,351 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,998 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFOZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFOZ have a control tower?

No. Bigfork Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KFOZ?

Bigfork Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 3,998 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFOZ?

Bigfork Municipal is in Bigfork, MN, at an elevation of 1,351 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.7839, -93.6510.

More about KFOZ

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