Airport information
- FAA LID
- 65MN
- Coordinates
- 45.9641, -96.1498
- Elevation
- 1,100 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
- 1978/12
- Distance from city
- 5 SW
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 | 04:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 09:19 PM | 02:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:57 PM | 02:57Z |
Plan a flight from 65MN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
3,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFM · Fergus Falls | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r174° / 19.5 NM |
| MOX · Morris | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r338° / 25.1 NM |
| AXN · Alexandria | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r264° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 65MN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- 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 65MN 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 65MN
Ricks Field (65MN) is an airport in Wendell, MN, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 65MN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 65MN have a control tower?
No. Ricks Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 65MN?
Ricks Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 65MN?
Ricks Field is in Wendell, MN, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.9641, -96.1498.
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