Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base Seaplane BasePrivate
MN02 · Excelsior, MN · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:06 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09W/27W | 4,000 ft | |
| 16W/34W | 5,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
FCM 117.70 · MSP 115.30 · GEP 117.30 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCM · Flying Cloud | VOR/DME | 117.70 · 124X | Low | r294° / 7.8 NM |
| MSP · Minneapolis | VOR/DME | 115.30 · 100X | Low | r265° / 15.9 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 · 120X | High | r206° / 18.8 NM |
| FGT · Farmington | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r304° / 23.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN02 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN02
- Coordinates
- 44.8805, -93.6091
- Elevation
- 944 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/01
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- DO NOT CHART PER MN DOT.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
Nearby airports
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About MN02
Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base (MN02) is a seaplane base in Excelsior, MN, at 944 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN02, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN02 have a control tower?
No. Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MN02?
Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN02?
Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base is in Excelsior, MN, at an elevation of 944 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.8805, -93.6091.
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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 MN02 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.