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Crystal Airport

MIC · KMIC · Minneapolis, MN · 869 ft elevation · var 2E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMIC / MIC
Coordinates
45.0620, -93.3539
Elevation
869 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2100 OCT 1-APR 30, 0700-2200 MAY 1-SEP 30; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 124.475 · ☎ 763-531-2343
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
PRINCETON
NOTAM facility
MIC
Attendance
ALL 0700-2100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1948/01
Distance from city
8 NW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:49 AM09:49Z
Sunrise05:26 AM10:26Z
Sunset09:04 PM02:04Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:41 PM02:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:41 PM → 04:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:04 PM → 04:26 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 & 06L/24R - CTAF. PAPI RWY 14 & 32; VASI RWY 06L & 24R - OPR CONSLY.; WHEN ATCT CLSD SNOW REMOVAL OPS MNT CTAF. on 120.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06L: VASI · 24R: VASI · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

06LTPANESW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 06L · 051°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
120.7

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06L at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 06L/24R

2,500 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

06L
Heading
051° mag · 53° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
VASI (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 67 ft, 1,160 ft from threshold, 198 ft R of centerline — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
2,500 / 2,500 / 2,500 / 2,110 ft
Displaced threshold
390 ft
24R
Heading
231° mag · 233° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
VASI (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 60 ft, 973 ft from threshold, 2 ft R of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
2,500 / 2,500 / 2,500 / 2,111 ft
Displaced threshold
389 ft

Runway 06R/24L

1,669 ft × 137 ft · Turf (Fair)
06R
Heading
051° mag · 53° true
Traffic pattern
Left
24L
Heading
231° mag · 233° true
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 14/32

3,751 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 13k, Double wheel 25k.

14
Heading
139° mag · 141° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 57 ft, 1,103 ft from threshold, 2 ft L of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,509 / 3,509 / 3,750 / 3,508 ft
End lights
REIL
Displaced threshold
241 ft
32
Heading
319° mag · 321° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 48 ft, 944 ft from threshold, 297 ft R of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,508 / 3,508 / 3,750 / 3,509 ft
End lights
REIL
Displaced threshold
241 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
CD/P121.6
APCH/P DEP/P126.5
TWOLF STAR126.95
AGUDE STAR335.5
ENCEE STAR335.5
GOPHER STAR335.5
TWOLF STAR335.5
APCH/P DEP/P335.65
CTAF120.7WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 & 06L/24R - CTAF. PAPI RWY 14 & 32; VASI RWY 06L & 24R - OPR CONSLY.; WHEN ATCT CLSD SNOW REMOVAL OPS MNT CTAF.
LCL/P120.7
CD/P121.6
GND/P121.6
UNICOM122.95
ATIS124.475

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
GEP · GopherVORTAC117.30r165° / 5.1 NM
MSP · MinneapolisVOR-DME115.30r331° / 11.1 NM
FCM · Flying CloudVOR-DME111.80r011° / 14.8 NM
FGT · FarmingtonVORTAC115.70r338° / 26.9 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
METROPOLITAN AIRPORT CMSN
6040 28TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
612-726-8100
Manager
SAM SEAFELDT
5800 CRYSTAL AIRPORT RD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
612-726-8140

Remarks FAA

  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ULTRALIGHT OPS PROHIBITED.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD SNOW REMOVAL OPS MNT CTAF.
  • HEL TRG CONDUCTED OVR GRASS EAST OF RWY 32 & SOUTH OF RWY 24L.
  • TWY E BTN TWY G5 & G6 CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 55 FT.
  • VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT. SEE ARPT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH ON 121.6.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 & 06L/24R - CTAF. PAPI RWY 14 & 32; VASI RWY 06L & 24R - OPR CONSLY.
  • SAM.SEAFELDT@MSPMAC.ORG
  • FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.
  • CLSD NOV-APR; CLSD WHEN ATCT CLSD.
  • CALM WIND RWY WHEN ATCT CLSD.
  • YELLOW CONES.
  • YELLOW CONES.
  • 23:1 TO DTHR.
  • CLNC SLP 23:1 TO DTHR.
  • 21:1 TO DTHR.
  • CLNC SLP 25:1 TO DTHR.

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 KMIC 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 KMIC

Crystal Airport (MIC · KMIC) is an airport in Minneapolis, MN, at 869 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,751 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMIC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMIC have a control tower?

Yes. Crystal Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMIC?

Crystal Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 3,751 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMIC?

Crystal Airport is in Minneapolis, MN, at an elevation of 869 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.0620, -93.3539.

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