Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8MN6
- Coordinates
- 45.5836, -93.7413
- Elevation
- 1,006 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2017/07
- Distance from city
- 7 W
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 | 04:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:46 PM | 02:46Z |
Plan a flight from 8MN6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
1,755 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 1,755 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STC · Saint Cloud | VOR-DME | 112.10 | r078° / 13.5 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 | r324° / 30.5 NM |
| RYM · Camp Ripley | TACAN | 111.10 | r137° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8MN6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 8MN6 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 8MN6
Minske Field (8MN6) is an airport in Princeton, MN, at 1,006 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,755 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8MN6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8MN6 have a control tower?
No. Minske Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8MN6?
Minske Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,755 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8MN6?
Minske Field is in Princeton, MN, at an elevation of 1,006 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.5836, -93.7413.
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