Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18MN
- Coordinates
- 46.2372, -94.5931
- Elevation
- 1,283 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/11
- Distance from city
- 6 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:53 PM | 02:53Z |
Plan a flight from 18MN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 50 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYM · Camp Ripley | TACAN | 111.10 | r309° / 13.2 NM |
| BRD · Brainerd | VORTAC | 116.90 | r251° / 24.5 NM |
| AXN · Alexandria | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r051° / 31.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 18MN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- PERSONAL USE.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT TO BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
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 18MN 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 18MN
Hines Farm Airport (18MN) is an airport in Motley, MN, at 1,283 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18MN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18MN have a control tower?
No. Hines Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 18MN?
Hines Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18MN?
Hines Farm Airport is in Motley, MN, at an elevation of 1,283 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.2372, -94.5931.
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