Melrose Hospital HeliportPrivate
MN78 · Melrose, MN · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-07 · night begins 05:30 PM
| Event | Local (CST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:36 AM | 12:36Z |
| Sunrise | 07:07 AM | 13:07Z |
| Sunset | 04:58 PM | 22:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:30 PM | 23:30Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MN78 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MN78 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
AXN 115.95 · STC 112.10 · BDH 113.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXN · Alexandria | VOR/DME | 115.95 · 106Y | Low | r128° / 24 NM |
| STC · St Cloud | VOR/DME | 112.10 · 58X | Terminal | r281° / 33.1 NM |
| BDH · Willmar | VOR/DME | 113.70 · 84X | Terminal | r017° / 35.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN78
- Coordinates
- 45.6758, -94.8263
- Elevation
- 1,212 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
- 2017/08
- Distance from city
- 1 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Contact
- EMAIL ADDRESS: LARSONDAVID@CENTRACARE.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
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About MN78
Melrose Hospital (MN78) is a heliport in Melrose, MN, at 1,212 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN78 have a control tower?
No. Melrose Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MN78?
Melrose Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN78?
Melrose Hospital is in Melrose, MN, at an elevation of 1,212 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6758, -94.8263.
More about MN78
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 MN78 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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