Melrose Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
MN78 · Melrose, MN · 1,212 ft elevation · Non-towered
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
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunrise | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:51 PM | 02:51Z |
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Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXN · Alexandria | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r128° / 24 NM |
| RYM · Camp Ripley | TACAN | 111.10 | r215° / 31.8 NM |
| STC · Saint Cloud | VOR-DME | 112.10 | r281° / 33.1 NM |
| ILL · Willmar | VOR-DME | 113.70 | r014° / 35.3 NM |
| DWN · Darwin | VORTAC | 109.00 | r329° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Contact
- EMAIL ADDRESS: LARSONDAVID@CENTRACARE.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
Nearby airports
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.
About MN78
Melrose Hospital Heliport (MN78) is a heliport in Melrose, MN, at 1,212 ft MSL. It has 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 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
Where is MN78?
Melrose Hospital Heliport is in Melrose, MN, at an elevation of 1,212 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6758, -94.8263.
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