Johnson Seaplane Base Seaplane Base
MY86 · Rockford, MN
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:07 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18W/36W | 4,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GEP 117.30 · FCM 117.70 · MSP 115.30 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 · 120X | High | r265° / 15.5 NM |
| FCM · Flying Cloud | VOR/DME | 117.70 · 124X | Low | r326° / 23.3 NM |
| MSP · Minneapolis | VOR/DME | 115.30 · 100X | Low | r304° / 26.3 NM |
| STC · St Cloud | VOR/DME | 112.10 · 58X | Terminal | r148° / 27.4 NM |
| FGT · Farmington | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r317° / 39.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MY86 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MY86
- Coordinates
- 45.1508, -93.7400
- Elevation
- 970 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for MY86.
Nearby airports
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About MY86
Johnson Seaplane Base (MY86) is a seaplane base in Rockford, MN, at 970 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MY86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at MY86?
Johnson Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MY86?
Johnson Seaplane Base is in Rockford, MN, at an elevation of 970 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.1508, -93.7400.
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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 MY86 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.