St Luke Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
MN48 · Duluth, MN · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:06 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MN48 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MN48 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DLH 112.60 · LKI 135.40 · HIB 116.55
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLH · Duluth | VORTAC | 112.60 · 73X | High | r088° / 4.8 NM |
| LKI · Lakeside | TACAN | 135.40 · 11X | — | r124° / 5 NM |
| HIB · Hibbing | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r138° / 39.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN48 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN48
- Coordinates
- 46.7974, -92.0860
- Elevation
- 902 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/11
- Distance from city
- 0 E
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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 · 3 notes
General
- USE APVD APCH AND DEP PATHS TO THE S AND SE TO LMT RESIDENTIAL NOISE.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER AND OBSTN LGTS CALL 218-249-5664.
Nearby airports
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About MN48
St Luke Hospital Heliport (MN48) is a heliport in Duluth, MN, at 902 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN48 have a control tower?
No. St Luke Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MN48?
St Luke Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN48?
St Luke Hospital Heliport is in Duluth, MN, at an elevation of 902 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7974, -92.0860.
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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 MN48 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.