Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49MN
- Coordinates
- 44.6714, -92.8272
- Elevation
- 839 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/12
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 02:37Z |
Plan a flight from 49MN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGT · Farmington | VORTAC | 115.70 | r075° / 15.4 NM |
| MSP · Minneapolis | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r126° / 22.1 NM |
| FCM · Flying Cloud | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r103° / 28.4 NM |
| FOW · Halfway | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r038° / 36.5 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 | r135° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49MN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PERSONAL USE.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
- CELL: 651-983-2899
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 49MN 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 49MN
Willow Ridge Airport (49MN) is an airport in Hastings, MN, at 839 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49MN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 49MN have a control tower?
No. Willow Ridge Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 49MN?
Willow Ridge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49MN?
Willow Ridge Airport is in Hastings, MN, at an elevation of 839 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6714, -92.8272.
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