Jackson Seaplane BasePrivate
MN61 · McGregor, MN · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:43 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:58 AM | 11:58Z |
| Sunset | 07:13 PM | 00:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:43 PM | 00:43Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16W/34W | 2,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GPZ 114.65
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPZ · Grand Rapids | VOR/DME | 114.65 · 93Y | Low | r151° / 29.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN61 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN61
- Coordinates
- 46.7169, -93.2102
- Elevation
- 1,224 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
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2016/03
- Distance from city
- 8 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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About MN61
Jackson (MN61) is a seaplane base in McGregor, MN, at 1,224 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN61 have a control tower?
No. Jackson is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MN61?
Jackson has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN61?
Jackson is in McGregor, MN, at an elevation of 1,224 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7169, -93.2102.
More about MN61
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 MN61 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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