Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79MN
- Coordinates
- 48.3777, -95.7544
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- 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
- Activated
- 1979/05
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 09:28 PM | 02:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:10 PM | 03:10Z |
Plan a flight from 79MN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,640 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,640 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVF · Thief River Falls | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r035° / 25.3 NM |
| ROX · Roseau | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r180° / 28.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79MN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- E111:PROVIDED ALL TFC PTN OPNS CONDUCTED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE N/S RWY.
- 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 79MN 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 79MN
Paul Field (79MN) is an airport in Gatzke, MN, at 1,165 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79MN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79MN have a control tower?
No. Paul Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79MN?
Paul Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79MN?
Paul Field is in Gatzke, MN, at an elevation of 1,165 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.3777, -95.7544.
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