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
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:12 PM | 03:12Z |
Plan a flight from 5MN9
Traffic pattern
- 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- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 350 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVF · Thief River Falls | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r358° / 21.4 NM |
| ROX · Roseau | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r209° / 31.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MN9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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.
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 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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