Eagles Nest Aerodrome Private
MN08 · Eagle Lake, MN · 1,000 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN08
- Coordinates
- 44.1265, -93.8718
- Elevation
- 1,000 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 04:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 02:39Z |
Plan a flight from MN08
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKT · Mankato | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r156° / 5.9 NM |
| FOW · Halfway | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r256° / 22.1 NM |
| AEL · Albert Lea | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r316° / 34.4 NM |
| FRM · Fairmont | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r032° / 37.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN08. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTNS IN RY APCH SLOPE SFC LOWERED/REMOVED; AREAZ 125 FT EA SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEAR & RY SAFETY AREA CLEARED & GRADED.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- 507-625-6475
- ALT AMGR GARY THISSEN, 507-388-3222, GARY.THISSEN@GMAIL.COM.
- 16/34 THLDS MKD WITH WHITE TIRES.
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 MN08 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 MN08
Eagles Nest Aerodrome (MN08) is an airport in Eagle Lake, MN, at 1,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN08 have a control tower?
No. Eagles Nest Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN08?
Eagles Nest Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN08?
Eagles Nest Aerodrome is in Eagle Lake, MN, at an elevation of 1,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.1265, -93.8718.
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