Minden traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Minden (MNE · KMNE) is 1,300 ft MSL · 1,022 AGL as published by the FAA, and every runway end is standard left traffic. · Open on the map

All of Minden — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KMNE reports it.

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

Pattern direction by runway

Runway	Pattern	Heading	Pattern altitude
01	Left traffic	012° mag	1,300 ft MSL · 1,022 AGL
19	Left traffic	192° mag	1,300 ft MSL · 1,022 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for KMNE in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KMNE

Minden is non towered, so the pattern is self announced on CTAF 122.8. AC 90-66B asks for a report on entry and on each leg, and for the standard 45° entry to downwind at pattern altitude.

All ends are left traffic, which is the FAR 91.126 default — turns to the left unless the field charts otherwise. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KMNE?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 1,022 ft AGL for Minden, which is 1,300 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 278 ft.

Does KMNE have right traffic?

No. All 2 runway ends at Minden use standard left traffic, so no right pattern is charted here.

What frequency is the pattern on at KMNE?

Minden is non towered, so pattern position reports go on the CTAF, 122.8. AC 90-66B asks for self announcing on entry and on each leg.

More about KMNE

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.

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