Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KLVN
- Coordinates
- 44.6279, -93.2281
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Weather station
- AWOS-3 · 118.0 · ☎ 952-469-5850
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- NOTAM facility
- LVN
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1800; SAT-SUN 0800-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- GPS MON airport
- Yes
- Activated
- 1966/12
- Distance from city
- 22 S
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 02:39Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; REIL RWY 12; PAPI RWY 12, 30; HIRL RWY 12/30 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR: INCR INTST AND ACTVT - CTAF. on 123.05 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 12: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12 · 114°
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 123.05
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 12 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
4,099 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 114° mag · 117° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Rr, 31 ft, 560 ft from threshold, 197 ft R of centerline — 11:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 4,099 / 4,099 / 4,099 / 4,099 ft
- End lights
- REIL
- Heading
- 294° mag · 297° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (LVN) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 26 ft, 408 ft from threshold, 512 ft R of centerline — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 4,099 / 4,099 / 4,099 / 3,707 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 392 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,099 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FARMINGTON RCO | 122.1R | COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY PRINCETON RADIO ON FREQ 122.1R (FARMINGTON RCO). |
| FARMINGTON RCO | 122.1R | COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY PRINCETON RADIO ON FREQ 122.1R (FARMINGTON RCO). |
| CTAF | 123.05 | ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; REIL RWY 12; PAPI RWY 12, 30; HIRL RWY 12/30 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR: INCR INTST AND ACTVT - CTAF. |
| UNICOM | 123.05 | |
| LVN AWOS-3 | 118.0 | |
| CD/P | 118.95 | |
| TWOLF STAR | 126.95 | |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 134.7 | |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 284.7 | |
| ENCEE STAR | 335.5 | |
| GOPHER STAR | 335.5 | |
| TWOLF STAR | 335.5 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 30 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (LVN) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGT · Farmington | VORTAC | 115.70 | r259° / 2 NM |
| FCM · Flying Cloud | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r135° / 15.4 NM |
| MSP · Minneapolis | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r177° / 16.1 NM |
| FOW · Halfway | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r011° / 26.2 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 | r163° / 31.7 NM |
| MKT · Mankato | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r043° / 38.2 NM |
Procedures at a glance
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DEER, BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ULTRALIGHT OPNS PROHIBITED.
- HANGARS 400 FT NORTH FM CENTERLINE IN PRIMARY SURFACE.
- RY 30 DSGND AS CALM WND RY.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
- VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT. SEE ARPT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; REIL RWY 12; PAPI RWY 12, 30; HIRL RWY 12/30 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR: INCR INTST AND ACTVT - CTAF.
- 100LL SELF SERVICE FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
- JET A FUEL SELF SERVE NOT AVBL.
- REPAINTED. DISPLACEMENT ON 'NW' END NOW TAXIWAY.
- RY 30 31:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
Nearby airports
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About KLVN
Airlake Airport (LVN · KLVN) is an airport in Minneapolis, MN, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,099 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLVN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KLVN have a control tower?
No. Airlake Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at KLVN?
Airlake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,099 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KLVN?
Airlake Airport is in Minneapolis, MN, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6279, -93.2281.
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