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Chanlin Field Private

5MN9 · Middle River, MN · 1,147 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
5MN9
Coordinates
48.4236, -96.1289
Elevation
1,147 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
PRINCETON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1990/03
Distance from city
2 SE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:41 AM09:41Z
Sunrise05:23 AM10:23Z
Sunset09:30 PM02:30Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:12 PM03:12Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:12 PM → 04:41 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:30 PM → 04:23 AM

Plan a flight from 5MN9

Traffic pattern

18TPANESW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 18
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 18/36

2,400 ft × 75 ft · Turf
18
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pline, 35 ft, 350 ft from threshold
36
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
TVF · Thief River FallsVOR-DME108.40r358° / 21.4 NM
ROX · RoseauVOR-DME108.80r209° / 31.1 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MN9. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
CHUCK CHAPLINSKI
15901 380TH STREET NE, MIDDLE RIVER, MN
218-222-3355
Manager
CHUCK CHAPLINSKI
15901 380TH STREET NE, MIDDLE RIVER, MN
218-222-3355

Remarks FAA

  • PRVDD OBSTNS IN APCH SFC ARE LOWERED/REMOVED OR THR DPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH SLOPE; 125' EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN BE CLR OF OBSTNS.
  • DO NOT CHART PER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

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 5MN9 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 5MN9

Chanlin Field (5MN9) is an airport in Middle River, MN, at 1,147 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MN9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 5MN9 have a control tower?

No. Chanlin Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at 5MN9?

Chanlin Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 5MN9?

Chanlin Field is in Middle River, MN, at an elevation of 1,147 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.4236, -96.1289.

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