Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56MN
- Coordinates
- 44.6455, -94.9614
- Elevation
- 1,015 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1979/01
- Distance from city
- 6 N
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 | 04:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:46 PM | 02:46Z |
Plan a flight from 56MN
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
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 550 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWF · Redwood Falls | VOR-DME | 113.30 | r027° / 12.9 NM |
| ILL · Willmar | VOR-DME | 113.70 | r165° / 28.9 NM |
| DWN · Darwin | VORTAC | 109.00 | r212° / 34.2 NM |
| MVE · Montevideo | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r116° / 37.5 NM |
| MML · Marshall | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r067° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56MN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- 320-212-9596 (CELL)
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 56MN 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 56MN
Lothert's Farm Strip (56MN) is an airport in Morton, MN, at 1,015 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56MN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56MN have a control tower?
No. Lothert's Farm Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56MN?
Lothert's Farm Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56MN?
Lothert's Farm Strip is in Morton, MN, at an elevation of 1,015 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6455, -94.9614.
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