Minden

MNE · KMNE · Minden, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
278 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,004 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
4E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:47 PM
EventLocal (CST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:06 AM12:06Z
Sunrise06:31 AM12:31Z
Sunset05:22 PM23:22Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
05:47 PM23:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
05:47 PM → 06:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:22 PM → 05:31 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 102°downwind 012°base 282°final 192°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
192° mag · 196° true
Dimensions
5,004 × 75 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL · 1,022 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3.75°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 012°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
262 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 28 ft, 291 ft from threshold, 127 ft R of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
64 ft
TDZ elevation
269 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 45k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.325

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Shreveport”
App/Dep
123.75

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
135.075APT REMARK 1 WITH GCO FREQ
360.725APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

BAD 115.80 · EMG 116.65 · EIC 117.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BAD · Barksdale TACAN 115.80 · 105X — r063° / 20.6 NM
EMG · Elm Grove VORTAC 116.65 · 113Y Low r038° / 21.1 NM
EIC · Belcher VORTAC 117.40 · 121X High r099° / 26.9 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
KMNE / MNE
Coordinates
32.6460, -93.2981
Elevation
278 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.325 · ☎ 318-371-7874
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FTW
Attendance
ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1955/01
Distance from city
2 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19 - CTAF. on 122.8 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MINDEN
PO BOX 580, MINDEN, LA
318-377-2144
Manager
MOLLY FOWLER
100 AVIATION DRIVE, MINDEN, LA
318-371-7862
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 135.075 THRU BAD RAPCON.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
  • CTC ARPT MGR FOR DSNGD RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE AT ARPT

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19 - CTAF.

Attendance

  • FOR ARPT ATTENDANT AFT HRS CALL 318-377-2144.
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About KMNE

Minden (MNE · KMNE) is an airport in Minden, LA, at 278 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,004 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMNE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMNE have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMNE?

Minden has 1 runway; the longest is 5,004 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMNE?

Minden is in Minden, LA, at an elevation of 278 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6460, -93.2981.

More about KMNE

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 KMNE 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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