Smith Field Private
MN15 · Elko, MN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:32 PM
| Event | Local (CST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:22 AM | 12:22Z |
| Sunrise | 06:52 AM | 12:52Z |
| Sunset | 05:01 PM | 23:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:32 PM | 23:32Z |
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Runways
RWY 27LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 270° true
- Dimensions
- 1,383 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,383 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
FGT 115.70 · FCM 117.70 · FOW 111.20 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FGT · Farmington | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r261° / 9.4 NM |
| FCM · Flying Cloud | VOR/DME | 117.70 · 124X | Low | r171° / 12.3 NM |
| FOW · Halfway | VOR/DME | 111.20 · 49X | Terminal | r355° / 25.2 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 · 120X | High | r176° / 31.4 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN15 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN15
- Coordinates
- 44.6233, -93.4021
- Elevation
- 958 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATTND
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2014/10
- Distance from city
- 5 N
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 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
Nearby airports
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About MN15
Smith Field (MN15) is an airport in Elko, MN, at 958 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,383 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN15, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN15 have a control tower?
No. Smith Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MN15?
Smith Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,383 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN15?
Smith Field is in Elko, MN, at an elevation of 958 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6233, -93.4021.
More about MN15
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 MN15 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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