Arthur Field Private
MN50 · Gatzke, MN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:32 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:32 PM | 02:32Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 27LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 265° mag · 270° true
- Dimensions
- 2,640 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 085°) on the 45° at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,640 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MN50 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MN50 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TVF 114.45
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVF · Thief River Falls | VOR/DME | 114.45 · 91Y | Low | r032° / 23.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN50 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN50
- Coordinates
- 48.3702, -95.8069
- Elevation
- 1,150 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- 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
- 1977/01
- Distance from city
- 3 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- DO NOT CHART PER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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About MN50
Arthur Field (MN50) is an airport in Gatzke, MN, at 1,150 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN50 have a control tower?
No. Arthur Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MN50?
Arthur Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN50?
Arthur Field is in Gatzke, MN, at an elevation of 1,150 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.3702, -95.8069.
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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 MN50 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.