US Forest Service Seaplane Base Seaplane Base
M96 · Ely, MN
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:10 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,600 ft | |
| 18W/36W | 2,500 ft | |
| 9W/27W | 2,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for M96 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- M96
- Coordinates
- 47.9043, -91.8837
- Elevation
- 1,337 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for M96.
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About M96
US Forest Service Seaplane Base (M96) is a seaplane base in Ely, MN, at 1,337 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,500 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for M96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at M96?
US Forest Service Seaplane Base has 3 runways; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is M96?
US Forest Service Seaplane Base is in Ely, MN, at an elevation of 1,337 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.9043, -91.8837.
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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 M96 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.