Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1MN5
- Coordinates
- 44.8439, -93.7361
- Elevation
- 1,000 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
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1976/03
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 04:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:42 PM | 02:42Z |
Plan a flight from 1MN5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,700 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCM · Flying Cloud | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r269° / 11.9 NM |
| MSP · Minneapolis | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r260° / 21.5 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 | r215° / 23.8 NM |
| FGT · Farmington | VORTAC | 115.70 | r293° / 26.9 NM |
| DWN · Darwin | VORTAC | 109.00 | r108° / 33.8 NM |
| MKT · Mankato | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r004° / 38.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1MN5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
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 1MN5 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 1MN5
Molnau Airpark (1MN5) is an airport in Waconia, MN, at 1,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1MN5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1MN5 have a control tower?
No. Molnau Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1MN5?
Molnau Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1MN5?
Molnau Airpark is in Waconia, MN, at an elevation of 1,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.8439, -93.7361.
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